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Transportation of chemical waste from school laboratories

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This bulletin sets out a procedure to safely transport dangerous goods from schools within Alberta to an acceptable disposal site. It is meant for anyone who generates, handles, transports,... More ≫

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This bulletin sets out a procedure to safely transport dangerous goods from schools within Alberta to an acceptable disposal site. It is meant for anyone who generates, handles, transports, treats, stores or disposes of small quantities of hazardous wastes.

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Chemical releases : what you need to know

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Hazardous chemicals can accidentally be released during manufacturing, storage or transportation. This fact sheet provides information about what to do if a chemical release occurs.

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Protective action criteria : review summary

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This document presents the summary findings of a review conducted by Alberta Health to provide background information for health professionals who may use protective action criteria, or PACs.... More ≫

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This document presents the summary findings of a review conducted by Alberta Health to provide background information for health professionals who may use protective action criteria, or PACs. Protective Action Criteria (PACs) are exposure guidelines used during chemical emergencies to help protect the public from health effects of short-term exposures to hazardous chemicals in the air. PACs are used by government agencies and the private sector to evaluate the potential impact of a one-time rare exposure to a chemical.

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Best management practices and spill response : guidance document

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This document should be used for guidance in developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Spill Response Plans. The document is not intended to specify site specific or pollutant-specific Best... More ≫

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This document should be used for guidance in developing Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Spill Response Plans. The document is not intended to specify site specific or pollutant-specific Best Management Practices and Spill Response Plans. As its name suggests, this document is to be considered as guidance by compliance officers, approvals applicants and approval holders and should be used in a flexible manner in the formulation of BMP plans and Spill Response Plans.

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