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Assessment of Environmental Aspects and Impacts of Scientific Laboratories of a University: Focus on Gap Analysis and Environmental Management System (EMS) Implementation
Author Affiliations
University of Science and Technology, The University of Western Australia, University of Northern British Columbia, Jahangirnagar University
Published InJahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin
Year2013
Citations1
Abstract
Environmental Management System (EMS) has become an important tool for organizations looking towards managing their environmental issues such as pollution, legal compliance and minimizing their environmental impacts. The present study was conducted to assess the environmental aspects and impact of selected scientific laboratories of Jahangirnagar University in Bangladesh with focus on the gap analysis for implementing EMS. Data and information were collected through frequent laboratory visits, focus group discussion, questionnaire survey and key informant interview. It was found that EMS was not implemented in the laboratories and the staffs and researchers of the university had very limited idea about EMS. Surface water, air and soil pollution; unsafe mixing and handling of hazardous materials and chemicals; unsustainable storage of chemicals and…
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Social SciencesBusiness, Management and AccountingStrategy and ManagementQuality and Management SystemsHealthcare and Environmental Waste ManagementEnvironmental Sustainability in BusinessEnvironmental planningEngineering managementEnvironmental protectionEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental engineeringWaste managementMarketingEcologyLaw