The primary objective of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plan is to maximize the safety and well-being of Hillcrest students, clients, staff and visitors by effectively and safely managing the selection, handling, storage, transportation, use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.

Information regarding all hazardous waste and substances used at Hillcrest is available in each department using and/or generating these substances. Hillcrest conducts training for employees who use or are exposed to such materials/waste to insure the highest level of user knowledge. All employees using or generating such materials/waste are expected to use this knowledge and training to protect themselves and others from harm, and to insure that hazardous materials are being appropriately handled and disposed of in a safe and legal manner. Therefore Hillcrest:
• Trains all associated employees in the safe handling of hazardous materials and wastes.
• Maintains the proper inventory tracking systems necessary to manage the presence and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
• Maintains the proper space, equipment and information systems necessary for the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.
• Effectively manages the accidental release of a hazardous material into the environment and the use of established reporting and investigation procedures.

Hillcrest will accomplish this objective in a manner compliant with regulations promulgated by the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), standards established by the Joint Commission (JC), and all other applicable laws, regulations and standards.