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Facilities and Maintenance Personnel
Facilities personnel (e.g., facilities managers, custodians, and anyone dealing with cleaning and maintenance supplies) are instrumental in a chemical management program. It is important for personnel to be trained on proper chemical management because a successful program is not limited to chemicals used in the classroom, but also includes chemicals found in maintenance and cleaning supplies.
Facilities personnel can help implement and maintain a chemical management
program by:
- Complying with state and local purchasing, use, storage and disposal
guidelines;
- Ensuring that all facility maintenance staff members receive effective
training and have the tools needed to keep school facilities in good
condition;
- Building awareness of the issue with others in the school system;
- Obtaining support at all levels within the school to address chemical
use and management;
- Working cooperatively with district wide contacts (superintendent,
facility manager, etc.);
- Becoming involved in policy development associated with chemicals;
and
- Purchasing and using less toxic cleaners. Visit the Resources page for more information on safer cleaning products.