What is a typical sign that a BDW container is not safe for continued use?

• A. Visible damage, leakage, bulging, or overfilling compromising container integrity.
• B. Fresh paint on the container.
• C. The container is empty.
• D. The container has a sticker.

Answer: (A)

A BDW container is not safe for continued use when its protective barrier has been breached. Visible damage, leakage, bulging, or overfilling that compromises the container’s integrity indicate the waste could spill or be exposed during handling. In this situation, stop using the container and replace it with a new, properly labeled container, following your facility’s disposal procedures. Fresh paint, an empty container, or a sticker do not indicate unsafe conditions and do not reflect the container’s structural safety.