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A Case Study of Environmental, Health & Safety Issues Involving the Burlington, MA Public School System

"Tips, suggestions, and resources for investigating and
resolving EHS issues in Schools"
prepared by
Todd H. Dresser
Environmental Engineer
(formerly of) Burlington Board of Health
29 Center Street, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
EPA Point of Countact: Gary Bertram

Table of Contents 

 Introduction 

  1. Chemical management and usage (Summary)
  2. Asbestos management  (Summary) 
  3. Indoor air quality (Summary) 
  4. Pesticide usage (Summary) 
  5. Mercury management and exposure prevention (Summary) 
  6. Radioactive materials (Summary) 
  7. Fire prevention (Summary) 
  8. Pollution prevention (Summary) 
  9. Hazardous waste generation and management (Summary) 
  10. Formaldehyde (Summary) 
  11. Radon (Summary) 
  12. Chemical fume hoods (Summary) 
  13. Eye washes and deluge showers (Summary) 
  14. Safety equipment (Summary) 
  15. Hazards/issues by department (Summary) 
  16. Spill and emergency response plans (Summary) 
  17. Ceramic kilns (Summary) 
  18. Underground storage tanks (Summary) 
  19. Lasers in the classroom (Summary) 
  20. Discharges to the sanitary drains (Summary) 

 

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