Chemical Management: Planning for Toxic Materials in School Laboratories and the Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials From Within the School

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This document explains the importance of having emergency plans for handling dangerous chemicals, training staff and students, working with community partners, doing regular safety checks, and keeping everyone informed. By planning ahead and practicing these steps, schools can keep students and staff safe from harmful materials like mercury or other hazardous chemicals found in schools.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Nurses; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: School Nurse Disaster Preparedness

Keywords: Accidents, Occupational; Community-Institutional Relations; Disaster Planning; Environmental Exposure; Hazardous Substances; Laboratories; Mercury Poisoning; Risk Management; Schools; Safety Management; Chemical Hazard Release

Institutions: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)

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