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No More “ Methyl Something ” : Improving Management of Curriculum Chemicals in Schools Maryann Suero, PhD US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 (IL,IN,MI,MN,OH,WI) Originally Presented at: National Science Teachers Association Chicago Regional Conference November 10, 2005 [email_address] 312-886-9077

Education EPA Programs What Is Our Goal? i.e. the commercial! EPA/Federal/State Programs should support Schools in their primary Mission, which is educating Kids! Environmental (& health & Safety) issues must be viewed In context with each other EPA & States & Partners Provide tools (training, technical Support, guidance) to schools Financing Nutrition programs Teachers Curricula Salaries Books Title VI Students w/ disabilities Attendance Class Size Budgeting Athletics Title 1 Economically disadvantaged students Test Scores School Facilities More seats New construction School siting Repairs & renovation O&M Environment Health & Safety HIV Asthma Pregnancy Drugs Violence Injuries

And now…. More Information on Chemicals!

Where Are The Chemicals? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Curriculum Chemicals

Why Be Concerned About Chemical Management? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Types of Chemicals Posing Hazards in Schools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Examples : Poor Storage Practices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why are there problems with chemical management in schools? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why are there chemical management problems in schools? (contd) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Stockpiling/Overpurchasing and Underestimating Hazards

Poor Choice of Chemicals (high flammability material)

Special Case : Acutely Toxic Imminent Risk Nitric Acid + Cyanide

Nitric “Sombrero” or… Nitric “Gnome”

Improper storage of water reactive

At least we know it’s organic….

You’re Probably Already Convinced That the Situation Requires Action ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Short Term Actions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Short Term Actions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Short Term Actions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Short Term Actions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Longer Term Goals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Longer Term Goals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

e.g. IDPH “Dirty Dozen” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

e.g. From King County, WA ,[object Object]

Longer Term Goals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Longer Term Goals ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Longer Term Goals ,[object Object],[object Object]

Need To See “The Big Picture” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Need To See “The Big Picture” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Environmental Management System Approach DO PLAN CHECK ACT

Special Case : Mercury ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In Cleaning Up Small Hg Spills ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

More Resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Still More Resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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