| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 86.18 |
| Liaison | Chris Adam |
| Submission Date | Dec. 30, 2024 |
Dawson College
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Chris
Adam Coordinator Sustainability Office |
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Part 1. Hazardous waste minimization and disposal
Yes
A brief description of steps taken to reduce hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
In 2022-23, we interviewed all sectors about hazardous materials storage, movement within the college and disposal procedures. Weakness in any protocol was sent to appropriate deans or managers on non-academic sectors. Binders of security protocol in the science sector and machinery used for storage and handling was catalogued. Coolers - we follow provincial regulated standards and have replaced noncompliant chemicals. No replacement cooling fluids were used in 2021-22.
Paints - ecological (eco-source paints) paints are chosen to reduce off-gassing or equivalent low VOC products.
Safety protocol - Department & laboratory responsibilities: Every department or laboratory in the College where any kind of chemicals or hazardous materials are used, or where operated machinery, which can produce any toxic emission; should have the following in a readily accessible location: 1. An updated list of the chemicals or hazardous materials used in the area.
2. A computer printout from the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) on all of the chemicals or hazardous materials used in the area, indicating action and treatment in the event of a spill or harmful exposure to the chemical.
3. Any equipment or first aid supplies necessary for dealing with a spill or harmful exposure and for proper clean-up of the affected area. First aid supplies are available through Security and standard protocols in place for any equipment and supplies necessary for handling and disposing of the chemicals or hazardous materials.
Stationery chemical detection devices are located in all chemistry labs or equivalent use spaces. Complaints or concerns go through a health & safety committee populated by a cross-section of the college community.
Paints - ecological (eco-source paints) paints are chosen to reduce off-gassing or equivalent low VOC products.
Safety protocol - Department & laboratory responsibilities: Every department or laboratory in the College where any kind of chemicals or hazardous materials are used, or where operated machinery, which can produce any toxic emission; should have the following in a readily accessible location: 1. An updated list of the chemicals or hazardous materials used in the area.
2. A computer printout from the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) on all of the chemicals or hazardous materials used in the area, indicating action and treatment in the event of a spill or harmful exposure to the chemical.
3. Any equipment or first aid supplies necessary for dealing with a spill or harmful exposure and for proper clean-up of the affected area. First aid supplies are available through Security and standard protocols in place for any equipment and supplies necessary for handling and disposing of the chemicals or hazardous materials.
Stationery chemical detection devices are located in all chemistry labs or equivalent use spaces. Complaints or concerns go through a health & safety committee populated by a cross-section of the college community.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Hazardous waste is stored in special lab facilities according to WHMIS regulations with modified air flow and are disposed of with certified hazardous waste pick-up companies each semester.
Fluorescent bulbs are collected and sent to a recycling facility: certificate attached.
Fluorescent bulbs are collected and sent to a recycling facility: certificate attached.
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
No incidents.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
Inventories of chemicals are kept by departments with every effort made to reuse material.
Part 2. Electronic waste diversion
Yes
Does the institution have or participate in a program to responsibly recycle, reuse, and/or refurbish electronic waste generated by students?:
Yes
If yes to either of the above, provide:
Functioning computers that are dated but still operational are donated to NGOs locally or internationally.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Dawson hazardous spill protocol: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/plant-and-facilities/emergency-procedures/toxic-chemical-or-gas-spill/
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