MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICALS in APS SCIENCE LABORATORIES Environmental Compliance Branch Revised July 2013 Management of Chemicals in Science Laboratories Introduction This packet contains APS Guidelines for Management of Chemicals in science departments and is being provided to the science teachers in the K-8, Middle and High Schools. It contains information required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Consumer Protection Division, outlined in the document Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in the State of Colorado. Additional information about the rules and regulations may be obtained by visiting the Division of Environmental Health & Sustainability’s web page at www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/. Environmental Compliance Branch – 303-326-2115 Web Page: http://env.aurorak12.org/ Rita Lesser
[email protected] x28685 Cell 303-437-8671 Bonnie Walker
[email protected] x28681 Cell 303-587-6979 Gene Bonahoom
[email protected] x28673 Cell 720-218-3546 Kimberly Howard
[email protected] x28682 District Science Coaches Ryann Patrick-Stuart
[email protected] Elementary Jennifer Burkhardt
[email protected] Laurie Waalkes
[email protected] Middle School Melissa Botteicher
[email protected] Jennifer Nassar
[email protected] High Schools Samantha Duwe
[email protected] ii Management of Chemicals in Science Laboratories Table of Contents Acquisition of Chemicals 4 - 5 General Rules/Procedures 6 Inventory and Tracking 6 - 8 Safety Data Sheets 9 Chemical Storage