| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.03 |
| Liaison | Karen Oberer |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
McGill University
OP-21: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Christian
Bouchard Manager, Waste Management Program University Services |
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Does the institution have strategies in place to safely dispose of all hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste and seek to minimize the presence of these materials on campus?:
Yes
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A brief description of steps taken to reduce hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Environmental Health and Safety conducts training sessions for researchers in regards to waste handling in addition to standard WHMIS, biosafety, and radiation courses. All laboratories are inspected annually (since 2006) to identify conformity to University safety standards. EHS also works with the Green Chemistry research group.
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A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Waste disposal requirements:
1. All waste material must be adequately, completely and legibly labelled.
2. Only containers provided or specified by the WMP will be accepted for disposal.
3. Overfilled and/or leaking containers cannot be accepted for transport.
4. Collection is arranged by calling 398-5066, by faxing 398-4633, or by using the online waste pick-up request form.
5. An initial supply of empty containers may be arranged for by calling 5066.
6. Charges will not be made against individual users within the University for wastes which is generated as part of normal teaching and research operations for which established disposal guidelines are followed.
7. Unknown material of any kind cannot be accepted for disposal.
8. Explosive chemicals must be stabilized prior to transport.
All hazardous material will be sent to a hazardous waste transfer center. They will mix the waste according to chemical compatibility and send it out for final disposal. Final disposal will be landfill, neutralization or incineration.
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The website URL where information about hazardous materials management is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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