Guidance

Storing and disposing of hazardous chemicals in schools

Practical advice for teachers, technicians and other staff who buy, store or dispose of hazardous chemicals.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 12 October 2017
• Last updated: 17 November 2017
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  1. 17 November 2017

     Updated attachment to reflect minor changes about the disposal of chemicals (page 6).

  2. 12 October 2017

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials and chemicals

Ref: DFE-00304-2017

PDF, 231 KB, 8 pages

Details

This guidance is for school leaders, staff and governing bodies in:

• maintained schools
• academies
• independent schools
• pupil referral units
• academy trusts
• local authorities
• further education and sixth form colleges

It explains how to handle and dispose of hazardous substances and materials, and signposts to professional bodies offering further advice.