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Document ID (ISN)60767
CIS number 93-1495
Year 1991
Convention or series no.
Title Guidelines for management of chemicals and hazardous waste in schools
Bibliographic information Alberta Special Waste Management Corporation, 610, 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3L9, Canada, 1991. 33, 11p. Illus.
Abstract This training guide explains the purpose, development and monitoring of a chemical and hazardous waste management plan for schools. Features of a plan are described: management guidelines; purchasing; inventory; use and storage; and proper disposal. Relevant federal and Alberta legislation are also cited. Appendices include chemical storage guidelines, procedures for transporting waste chemicals from school laboratories and a copy of the Alberta Hazardous Waste Regulation (Alberta Regulation 505/87).
Descriptors (primary) disposal of harmful waste; Canada; Alberta; training material; educational institutions; chemical hazards; harmful substances
Descriptors (secondary) laboratories; transport of materials; labelling; storage; training manuals; data sheet; legislation; classification; uses; comment on law; list of chemical substances
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceCanada
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) OSH training
Waste collection and disposal
Teaching and educational institutions