On-Site Chemical Management
Proper on-site management helps reduce the risks associated with chemicals brought into a school system. Proper on-site management includes transporting chemicals within a school, labeling and storage of chemicals, inventory maintenance, collection, treatment, and disposal. It also includes identification and labeling, storage, collection, treatment, disposal, monitoring, and reporting of wastes and hazardous wastes generated from the use of chemicals. These practices may be regulated under Federal, State, or local laws or ordinances.
Featured On-Site Chemical Management Resources:
Maryland Science Safety Manual
The development of this Science Safety Manual was a joint effort between the MD Science Supervisors Association and MD State Department of Education. The safe management, handling and disposal of chemicals is addressed in this chapter.
Source: MD State Dept Ed and MD Science Supervisors Association
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/science/safety/chemicals.html 
Washington State School Health and Safety Program
The program provides consultation, technical assistance, and training to local health jurisdictions, schools, and parent groups on school health and safety issues.
Source: Washington State Department of Health - Office of Environmental Health & Safety
http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/ts/school.htm
NCEF Resource List: Cleaning and Maintenance Practices
NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on custodial standards and procedures, equipment, safety, and product directories for the cleaning and maintenance of schools and colleges.
Source: National Institute of Building Sciences - National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/cleaning.cfm
EPA Region 5 - Pollution Prevention Toolbox
Contains tools for helping teachers integrate Pollution Prevention into the classroom.
Source: EPA Region 5 - Pesticides and Toxics Office
http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/toolbox.htm
New Hampshire Pollution Prevention in Schools Project
New Hampshire's Department of Environmental Services/Pollution Prevention Program has been providing outreach to NH schools re: proper chemical management. This web site provides information about that program, and provides links to fact sheets on topics such as laboratory chemical management and guidance on eliminating mercury from schools.
Source: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services - Pollution Prevention Program
http://www.des.state.nh.us/nhppp/schools_p2.htm
Massachusetts --A Case Study of Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues Involving the Burlington Massachusetts Public School System
This Web site provides a case study of Environmental, Health, and Safety issues in the Burlington, MA public school system.
Source: EPA Region 7 - Burlington Board of Health
http://www.epa.gov/Region7/education_resources/teachers/ehsstudy/index.htm
Colorado Guidance on Chemical Management in Schools
Guidance documents were mailed to Colorado schools in August 1999, addressing chemical management issues in schools with a focus on potentially unstable laboratory chemicals. This web site has information on how to conduct a chemical inventory, a list of common hazards (including top 40 chemicals that have found to be a problem in schools, and 100 most commonly found explosive and shock sensitive materials), a self-assessment tool, and information about hazardous waste vendors.
Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Consumer Protection Division
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/Institutions/Schools/Chems%20In%20Schools/ChemMgmt.html
Illinois EPA Green Schools Checklist: Environmental Actions for Schools to Consider
This web site provides environmental improvement strategies for addressing: energy usage, solid waste generation, indoor air quality, pest management, mold growth, water consumption, laboratory waste, building renovation and purchasing in schools.
Source: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Pollution Prevention
http://www.epa.state.il.us/green-illinois/green-schools/index.html
California - Los Angeles Office of Environmental Health & Safety Web site
The mission of OEHS is to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for 80,000 employees and nearly 1 million students.
Source: Los Angeles Unified School District - Office of Environmental Health & Safety
http://www.laschools.org/oehs/
Maine Department of Education Purchase and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals
This Maine Department of Education has regulations establishing standards for the purchase and storage of hazardous chemicals in all public schools of the state.
Source: Maine Department of Education
http://www.state.me.us/education/const/Rules%20for%20Chemicals%20In%20Schools.doc
Iowa Rehab the Lab
Rehab the Lab can assist with management education and disposal options for unwanted hazardous chemicals.
Source: Iowa (Polk County) Metro Waste Authority
http://www.metro-waste.com/sch_reh.html
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