Gestión de desechos químicos en laboratorios de la Universidad Nacional
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2012
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Mora Barrantes, José Carlos
Piedra-Marin, Gilberto
Pérez Salazar, Roy
Chaves Barboza, Gustavo
Benavides Ramírez, David
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Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) (Costa Rica)
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Resumen. Durante el 2009 se realizó un diagnóstico de la gestión de desechos químicos en la Universidad Nacional, tanto en laboratorios de docencia como de investigación. Para recopilar la información: 1) se aplicó un cuestionario, una entrevista y se hizo una visita (inspección) a los laboratorios; 2) se realizaron inventarios de desechos químicos; 3) se efectuaron sesiones de trabajo con funcionarios encargados de la gestión universitaria; y 4) se visitó a funcionarios de instituciones públicas y privadas encargados de la gestión de desechos. Con el presente trabajo, se identificaron las condiciones actuales de manipulación y disposición final de los desechos químicos en la Universidad Nacional, así como los procedimientos o gestiones administrativos que ejecutan las autoridades universitarias para su adecuada manipulación. Se concluye que para una gestión adecuada de desechos químicos en la Universidad Nacional es necesario formular e implementar una normativa, a nivel nacional e institucional, enfocada al quehacer universitario, así como la creación de una oficina que se encargue de coordinar todas las actividades y procedimientos relacionados con el manejo de los desechos químicos.
Abstract. During year 2009, a diagnostic regarding chemical waste management in teaching and research laboratories of the Universidad Nacional, was carried out. In order to gather such information they were utilized: 1- an interview, a questionnaire and an inspection visit to the laboratories, 2- the generation of chemical waste inventories, 3- work sessions with university management authorities and 4-visits with waste-management personnel of public and private institutions. This study allowed to identify the actual conditions for the manipulation and final disposal of chemical wastes at Universidad Nacional, as well as the existing management procedures executed by university authorities for handling them appropriately. As a conclusion, in order to conduct an adequate chemical waste management at Universidad Nacional it is necessary to formulate regulation, at the institutional and national levels, focused on university activities, as well as the establishment of an university office in charge of all the chemical waste management activities and procedures.
Abstract. During year 2009, a diagnostic regarding chemical waste management in teaching and research laboratories of the Universidad Nacional, was carried out. In order to gather such information they were utilized: 1- an interview, a questionnaire and an inspection visit to the laboratories, 2- the generation of chemical waste inventories, 3- work sessions with university management authorities and 4-visits with waste-management personnel of public and private institutions. This study allowed to identify the actual conditions for the manipulation and final disposal of chemical wastes at Universidad Nacional, as well as the existing management procedures executed by university authorities for handling them appropriately. As a conclusion, in order to conduct an adequate chemical waste management at Universidad Nacional it is necessary to formulate regulation, at the institutional and national levels, focused on university activities, as well as the establishment of an university office in charge of all the chemical waste management activities and procedures.
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TRATAMIENTO DE RESIDUOS, QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA, REACTORES QUÍMICOS, MEDIO AMBIENTE, WASTE TREATMENT, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, CHEMICAL REACTORS, ENVIRONMENT