Rehab the Lab (Iowa Schools Only)
Rehab the Lab is a comprehensive program that helps Iowa schools with the proper and safe identification and control of hazardous chemicals. With Rehab the Lab, you’ll gain valuable technical knowledge and resources to assist you with the proper disposal of chemicals.
What is the problem?
Throughout Iowa, schools have unwanted chemicals in classrooms and
storage rooms. Often, old chemicals are discovered that have been hidden in
the back of cabinets for decades. These may include radioactive materials,
potential impact explosives, and other hazardous chemicals that were once
used in classrooms, but are considered far too dangerous for school use and
pose significant safety and liability issues.
Although most dangerous chemicals are located in the science laboratory; many schools also have unwanted hazardous chemicals in the art rooms, custodial closets, industrial technology shops, and maintenance garages. Rehab the Lab can assist with management education and disposal options for all of these chemicals.
The Benefits of Rehab the Lab
- Rehab the Lab assists administrators, teachers, and custodial staff in addressing safety concerns, proper chemical storage, and disposal methods.
- Rehab the Lab assists in reducing liability and danger to students, staff, and communities.
- Rehab the Lab also assists schools in preventing future chemical stockpiles.
- Metro Waste Authority (MWA) and EMC Insurance Companies work together to provide technical resources for chemical management and disposal.
Program Details
Schools signing up for participation in the Rehab the Lab program receive the following services:
- Chemical Management Training
- Chemical Resource Packet
- On-site Assessment by Trained Professionals
- Assistance with EPA Compliance
- Access to Significantly Discounted Disposal Rate
- Follow-up Support, Including Regulatory Compliance Assistance
- Ongoing Resources to Help Prevent Future Chemical Management Problems
- Final Comprehensive Report for Schools
Beginning June 1, 2004, EMC Insurance Companies, with the assistance of MWA, provides qualifying Iowa schools the Rehab the Lab program as a value added-service from EMC. The cost of this service is included in the school insurance program. To qualify, K12 schools must have their general liability insurance through the IASB Insurance Program and have not previously registered for Rehab the Lab.
The disposal of all chemicals and all associated disposal costs remain the responsibility of the school. Those costs can be significantly reduced by participation in Rehab the Lab since participants receive substantial discounts from the disposal contractors working with Rehab the Lab. A quotation for the disposal of chemicals will be provided by a disposal contractor after EMC or MWA professionals perform an on-site assessment and produce an inventory of old and hazardous chemicals that need disposal.
For More Information
You can obtain more information about Rehab the Lab or register by phone by calling:
- EMC Insurance Companies
- Steve Shaffer, 515-345-2808
- Jan Bauer, 515-345-7832
- Kent Candee, 515-345-2728
- Monte Ball, 515-345-2597
- Metro Waste Authority
- Judi Mendenhall, 515-967-5512
