Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Processing and Recycling Safety Checklist
E-waste processing facilities handle materials containing lead, mercury, cadmium, and lithium batteries with fire risk. This checklist ensures worker safety, environmental compliance, and responsible downstream recycling.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Daily / Per Shift
- Estimated Time: 20-25 minutes
- Role: E-Waste Facility Supervisor
- Total Items: 36
Lead and Cadmium Exposure Control
Verify controls for lead and cadmium exposure from e-waste.
- Air monitoring for lead and cadmium in processing areas current?
- Respirator program in place for lead/cadmium-generating operations (breaking, shredding)?
- Blood lead monitoring program for exposed workers?
- No eating, drinking, or smoking in processing areas?
- Washing facilities with soap available at exit points?
- Protective clothing changed before leaving facility?
Lithium Battery Fire Prevention
Verify lithium battery fire prevention protocols.
- Lithium batteries stored in fire-rated cabinets or containers?
- Damaged or swollen Li-ion batteries immediately isolated in non-flammable containers?
- Class D fire extinguisher or dry sand available in battery storage areas?
- Pre-screening procedure for identifying batteries before shredding?
- Automatic fire suppression system in battery storage area?
- Staff trained on lithium battery fire response - do not use water?
Data Destruction Verification
Verify data destruction processes for hard drives and storage.
- Data destruction protocol documented (overwrite, degauss, or shred)?
- Certificate of data destruction issued to clients for each device?
- Chain of custody documented from client receipt to data destruction?
- Data overwriting meets NIST SP 800-88 standard?
- Hard drive shredding verified with shredder inspection log?
- Unprocessed devices awaiting data destruction secured in locked area?
Downstream Recycler Certification
Verify downstream recyclers are certified responsible recyclers.
- Approved downstream recycler list maintained with certification status?
- All downstream recyclers R2, e-Stewards, or equivalent certified?
- Annual downstream recycler audits or certifications reviewed?
- No export of hazardous e-waste to non-OECD countries?
- Hazardous material manifests for downstream shipments on file?
- Facility own R2/e-Stewards certification current?
CRT Glass Management
Verify CRT monitor glass is safely handled.
- CRT monitors segregated from other electronics?
- CRT glass kept intact where possible - not broken?
- Lead-rated PPE worn when handling CRT glass?
- CRT glass shipped to certified CRT glass processor only?
- CRT devices stored upright to prevent implosion?
- No CRT glass disposed to landfill or municipal solid waste?
Documentation
Maintain required e-waste facility documentation.
- Equipment intake log with client, device type, serial number on file?
- Processing and material recovery log current?
- State e-waste recycling quantity reports submitted per schedule?
- Documentation ready for R2/e-Stewards certification audit?
- Fire incidents, battery events, or injuries documented?
- Annual facility compliance review completed?
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Why Use This Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Processing and Recycling Safety Checklist?
This electronic waste (e-waste) processing and recycling safety checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for e-waste facility supervisor professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / per shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Processing and Recycling Safety Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Lead and Cadmium Exposure Control, Lithium Battery Fire Prevention, Data Destruction Verification, Downstream Recycler Certification, CRT Glass Management, Documentation. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily / per shift. Each completion takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
Who should use this Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Processing and Recycling Safety Checklist?
This checklist is designed for E-Waste Facility Supervisor professionals in the waste management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.