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NAHMMA WEBINAR: Legacy Chemicals in School Laboratories: Hidden Hazards and Opportunities for Hazardous 91²Ö¿â Professionals
April 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
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Across North America, many school laboratories contain legacy chemicals that have accumulated over generations of teachers, curriculum changes, and limited disposal resources. These materials often remain in stockrooms not designed for long-term chemical storage and are managed by educators with little training in hazardous materials management.Ìý
Through laboratory inspections and safety consultations nationwide, the Laboratory Safety Institute frequently encounters aging oxidizers, peroxide-forming solvents, mercury compounds, reactive metals, and unknown chemicals in school stockrooms.Ìý
On April 16, 2026, NAHMMA will host a webinar discussing hazardous materials in schools, featuring Christina McKeon and Elizabeth Braun, PhD. This webinar will explore the systemic factors that allow legacy chemicals to accumulate in schools and the role hazardous waste professionals can play in addressing the issue. Please register to join an in-depth conversation with these two experts as they share insights and practical guidance on this important topic. Registration is free for members and $50 for non-members. We hope to see you there!