| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.29 |
| Liaison | Holly Andersen |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2022 |
Bennington College
OP-20: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
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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:
This Chemical Hygiene Plan strictly applies only to trained laboratory employees, including student
employees. Students working in labs and studios as part of regular courses and tutorials must be
familiar with the contents of this Plan and follow the safety practices described herein but are not
subject to the formal training requirements specified for employees. Custodial, maintenance, and
other College personnel who enter the laboratories and studios as part of their job functions are
covered by Bennington College’s Hazard Communication Program, available from Buildings &
Grounds.
employees. Students working in labs and studios as part of regular courses and tutorials must be
familiar with the contents of this Plan and follow the safety practices described herein but are not
subject to the formal training requirements specified for employees. Custodial, maintenance, and
other College personnel who enter the laboratories and studios as part of their job functions are
covered by Bennington College’s Hazard Communication Program, available from Buildings &
Grounds.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
The proper disposal of chemical wastes is necessary to protect people, plants, and animals from the
harm that could be caused by the improper and careless disposal of these wastes. Appendix D gives a
list of general compatibility guidelines. Consult the chemical’s SDS for specific guidelines on
compatibility.
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harm that could be caused by the improper and careless disposal of these wastes. Appendix D gives a
list of general compatibility guidelines. Consult the chemical’s SDS for specific guidelines on
compatibility.
4
A brief description of any significant hazardous material release incidents during the previous three years, including volume, impact and response/remediation:
None.
A brief description of any inventory system employed by the institution to facilitate the reuse or redistribution of laboratory chemicals:
4.3.2 Inventory. All chemicals on campus will be logged into the SDS Inventory spreadsheet that is
maintained by the Chemical Hygiene Officer and Campus Safety and shall include: material name,
quantity, SDS links, and expiration date, if applicable. Here is the link to the inventory: Chemical
Inventory
maintained by the Chemical Hygiene Officer and Campus Safety and shall include: material name,
quantity, SDS links, and expiration date, if applicable. Here is the link to the inventory: Chemical
Inventory
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:
We try to repurpose as much as possible in the local community.
Is the institution’s electronic waste recycler certified under the e-Stewards and/or Responsible Recycling (R2) standards?:
Yes
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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