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Barre Town Supervisory District Policy Manual TITLE: Hazardous Materials CODE: EBAB The Barre Town Middle and Elementary School is committed to minimizing hazardous chemical use and waste and to providing a healthy and safe environment for its students, faculty and staff. In order to achieve these goals, the school believes that proper chemical management and training are essential to make students and employees aware of potential hazards related to chemical use. Staff training will focus on the identification of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, the proper storage of chemicals, and safety issues related to the use and disposal of chemicals used for educational purposes. The school will restrict purchase of hazardous chemicals, and purchasing procedures will be followed by all faculty and staff to minimize large quantities of chemicals and/or extremely hazardous chemicals from entering the school. The school will make every effort to minimize hazardous chemical use and waste generation in the classroom. The school pledges to discontinue the purchase of mercury and mercury compounds. Employees have the responsibility to know and follow the policies and procedures contained in the Barre Town Laboratory Chemical Management Plan, to participate actively in training programs, and to conduct their work activities in a manner which minimizes chemical waste generation.
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