HomeMy WebLinkAboutPVH HEALTH SYSTEMS, HARMONY CAMPUS - MAJOR AMENDMENT - 32-98C - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - HAZMATSStatement of Hazardous Materials
The radiation oncology addition consists of three distinct areas, none containing hazardous materials to any
extent.
First, there is basic medical office space where patients are seen in an exam setting. No hazardous
materials are stored here other than normal medical waste such as needles, that will be disposed of in
separate, specially handled and labeled containers.
The second area consists of the simulator room and treatment room. The simulator is normal X Ray type
equipment that will be shielded with lead lined walls and doors. When the equipment is off it does not
emit X Rays. The treatment room is a concrete enclosed space contai" a linear accelerator. The linear
accelerator when on, produces photons and electrons used to kill cancerous cells. The machine is
electric and mechanically produces the radiation. There are no radioactive sources used or waste
produced. The photons and electrons dissipate when the machine is turned off. There will be a safety
device at the entrance of the room that will prevent the machine from activate if the device has been
tripped.
The last area consists of staff support areas. In this area there will be a dark room where normal X-Ray
films will be developed. The chemicals used in the processor will be used in a closed loop system, where
they will be collected after use and disposed off -site by a licensed vendor. There will also be a mold
room where a metal alloy, cerrobend, shall be heated in a specially made pot usin8 two 500 Watt heaters
and then poured into molds. The molds are used in the linear accelerator during the treatment of the
patients. The amount of cerrobend is very small and the space will be exhausted during the melting
process.