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1. What action(s) did you take as a result of the Region 7 Mercury Educator’s Toolkit? (Select all that apply):
A. Instituted training or other communication to improve awareness and/or practices
B. Complied with an environmental requirement
C. Changed the storage or handling of a waste
D. Changed a process or practice
E. Contacted a regulatory agency
F. Conducted a self-audit
G. Identified pollution prevention opportunity
H. Replaced known mercury containing devices with safer non-mercury containing devices
I. No actions will be taken
J. Other, please specify

2. Please identify any reductions or the elimination of a pollutant(s) that resulted from the actions taken as a result of the Mercury Educator’s Toolkit. ( Select all that apply):
A. Reduced or eliminated waste (solid/hazardous)
B. Reduced or eliminated air emissions
C. Other, please specify
D. Don’t know
E. None

3. What were the sources Mercury that was eliminated? (Select all that apply):
A. Fever Thermometer; How many?
B. Blood Pressure Monitors or Blood Pressure Cuffs; How many?
C. Lab Thermometer; How many?
D. Thermostats; How many?
E. Other, please specify
F. None

4. How were the identified sources of Mercury managed? (Select all that apply):
A. Taken to a local Household Hazardous Waste collection facility or event?
B. Given to a commercial Mercury recycler?
C. Exchanged for a non-mercury containing equicalent?
D. Shipped to a commercial hazardous waste management facility?
E. Given to federal/state/local government personnel?
F. Don’t know

5. Please estimate the number of students/people at your school or organization. (Please enter a number)

6. Will the toolkit be incorporated in base curriculum at your school or organization? (Select only one answer):
Yes
No
Don’t know

7. Based on the use of the toolkit, did the intended audience learn about the hazards related to mercury exposures and how to react if/when a mercury spill occurs? (Slecet only one answer):
Yes
No
Don’t know

8. What other sources of information do you use to learn about the dangers of Mercury? (Select all that apply):
A. State agency (identify)
B. Local agency (identify)
C. EPA Headquarters (Washington D.C.)
D. EPA Region 7 (Kansas City, Kansas)
E. Trade association
F. Another federal agency
G. Other, please identify
H. None of the above

9. How useful did you find the Mercury Educator’s Toolkit? (Select only one answer):
very useful somewhat useful not useful did not use

10. Which part of the Toolkit did you find MOST useful? (Select only one answer):
Videos
Curriculum
Brochure
Other, please specify
None

11. Which part of the Toolkit did you find LEAST useful? (Select only one answer):
Videos
Curriculum
Brochure
Other, please specify
None

12. Would you like more assistance from EPA about the dangers of mercury exposure?
Yes
No

If yes, please include your contact information below so that we may provide you more assistance

13. Please provide any additional comments regarding the Mercury Educator’s Toolkit:

The contact information below is OPTIONAL.  Your contact information will not be included in any aggregated reports. 

School / Organization / Individual:

Address/State/Zip:

Your Title:
(If you are a teacher, include grade level and subject area)

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Thank you for your input!