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CFC and Refrigerator Disposal

Preamble

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have been used as refrigerants in older model refrigerators and freezers. These manufactured chemicals have now been shown to affect the ozone layer in the stratosphere, allowing a greater intensity of ultra violet radiation to penetrate the atmosphere and reach Earth.

Policy

In line with the University’s General Environmental Policy, staff and students should be cognisant of CFCs used as a coolant and have unwanted refrigerators and freezers degassed and disposed of properly.

Procedures

Responsible person

Action

Departmental Staff

Contacts FM  Help Desk x2025 to raise a job number for the degassing of the refrigeration appliance.

Refrigeration Mechanic (Maintenance Workshop)

Reclaims the coolant and notifies department to collect the appliance for disposal.

 

 

 

Date created:

December 2000

Approved by:

Manager, Operations & Maintenance

Previous edits:

 

Responsible:

Environmental Manager

Date for review:

 2003

File ref:

F7547

Previous titles:

Chlorofluorocarbons and refrigerator disposal
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