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The lab management plan : elements of an environmental management system at the Milwaukee School of Engineering / by Laura M. Jarmuz.

by Jarmuz, Laura M.

Milwaukee School of Engineering -- Hazardous wastes.

Laboratories -- Waste disposal -- United States.

Environmental Compliance Audit Program (Wisconsin)

Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

United States -- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976.

Hazardous wastes -- Law and legislation -- United States

74 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm.

Thesis advisor: Dr. Carol Diggelman.

Committee members: Dr. Deborah Jackman, Dr. Frank Mahuta.

Introduction -- Background and literature review -- Methods and results -- Conclusions and recommendations -- A: Initial laboratory technician survey -- B: Follow-up laboratory technician survey.

This report provides an analysis and recommendations related to the recent establishment of a Lab Management Plan (LMP) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). It includes a history of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the recently promulgated Subpart K regulations. This background defines the governmental authority driving the process, as well as the issues with compliance by academic institutions, which led to alternative standards designated as Subpart K.

The report includes a discussion of MSOE's recent efforts to correct environmental violations, as well as an exploration of the associated cost of compliance. Additionally, a cost analysis of the defunct Safety Officer position allows a financial comparison to estimated penalty amounts.

MSOE selected Subpart K as the hazardous waste standard applicable to laboratories containing hazardous materials. Implementation included the retention of an independent environmental consultant to develop an LMP. Surveys of laboratory technicians provide feedback on issues related to the changes within the laboratories as a result of the LMP, and identify areas for further development.

Conclusions are defined and supported and recommendations are outlined, including revising the LMP to include procedures for reporting non-compliances, hiring a full-time environmental professional at MSOE, developing an environmental policy, and expanding the LMP to include specific elements found in environmental management systems.

These actions will complete development of a coherent informal Environmental Management System at MSOE. This will provide a solid foundation for compliance, communication, and future growth of the environmental program.

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