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Chemicals in Schools

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION	Commissioner's Informational Letter 39, Chemicals in Schools: Due Date for Inventories and Update on Management - 10/18/06
	Commissioner's Informational Letter #26 dated 9/2/2005- Chemicals in Schools - Upcoming Workshop
	Commissioner's Administrative Letter #33 dated 6/9/2005 - Chemicals in Schools

2. CHEMICAL RULES	Maine Department of Education Rules Chapter 161 - Purchase and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals
	Inventory of Hazardous Chemicals Form E-MAIL YOUR INVENTORY YEARLY BY SEPTEMBER 1st to: Ann.Pinnette@Maine.Gov
	Frequently Asked Questions about Chemicals in Schools
	School Chemistry Laboratory Safety Guide - US Consumer Product Safety Commission
	Maine Department of Environmental Protection Rules Chapter 850 et seq - Identification of Hazardous Wastes -- (Note: Chapter 850 is in Microsoft Word 7.0 format.)
	Hazardous Waste/Universal Waste
	Maine Department of Environmental Protection - Maine School Environmental Guide - May 2006
	Maine Department of Environmental Protection Rules Chapter 425 - Solid Waste Management Rules: Asbestos Management Regulations
	Asbestos
	U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA Rules - Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories -1910.1450
	Chemical Hygiene Plan (sample)
	Safety and Health Topics - Laboratories
	U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA Rules - Hazard Communication - 1910.1200
	Hazardous Communication: Foundation of Workplace Chemical Safety Programs
	Maine Department of Agriculture Rules Chapter 27- Standards for Pesticide Application and Public Notification in Schools - At the Rules link, scroll to Board of Pesticides Control to find Chapter 27
	School IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
3. GREEN CHEMICALS	Informational Letter 92 - March 13, 2008
	List of Green Cleaning Products
	5 East Steps to Carpet Maintenance
	Best "Green" Cleaning Management Practices

Rules Chapter 161: Purchase and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals Used for Academic Instruction -----THIS IS A DISCUSSION DRAFT ONLY; NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Posted 2/21/2008)

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Chemicals in Schools

Rules Chapter 161: Purchase and Storage of Hazardous Chemicals Used for Academic Instruction -----THIS IS A DISCUSSION DRAFT ONLY; NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Posted 2/21/2008)