This guidance was prepared in 2002 to assist Massachusetts schools in identifying and removing mercury materials from their classrooms, laboratories and buildings. It was designed as a one-pocket folder with general mercury information printed on the folder and six fact sheets in the pocket. The material has been reformatted to enable printing on 8.5″ x 11″ paper, though some of the design has been sacrificed to do this.

Introduction – written for the superintendent, business manager or other school personnel who are interested in general information about mercury.

Mercury in Science Laboratories and Classrooms 2002 – written for the science teacher.

Mercury in School Buildings and Maintenance Areas 2002 – written for the facilities manager.

Mercury in the Medical Office 2002 – written for the school nurse.

Mercury in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Laboratories in Vocational-Technical Schools 2002 – written for the HVAC teacher.

Establishing Hazardous and Universal Waste Collection Areas 2002 – written for the science chairperson or facilities manager.

Sample Resolution for Mercury-Free Purchasing 2002 – written for the person responsible for purchasing.