What is Responsible Chemical Management?

Responsible chemical management involves taking steps to ensure chemicals in schools do not endanger students and school personnel.

– Evaluating chemicals for need, quantity, and appropriateness;
– Properly labeling,storing,and securing chemicals; and
– Safely disposing of waste and/or excess chemicals.

from Healthy Schools School Chemical Cleanout Webinar -
Matthew Langenfeld USEPA Region 8 303-312-6284
http://peakstoprairies.org/library/webinars/2010_healthy-safe-schools/SchoolChemicalCleanoutWebinarJan12.pdf