All new equipment specifications call for non-ozone depleting refrigerant. Most equipment since 1977 is PCB free. Sears maintains a national inventory and has established the procedure for monitoring PCB material from older electrical transformers and capacitors found at Sears locations. Sears also provides all facilities that contain PCB material with proper control instructions including the handbook on PCBs prepared by Environment Canada. Sears, prior to the passing of the legislation, had such a program in place.
Ongoing training is provided for all shippers, receivers, and drivers as required by legislation.
The training includes responsibilities for proper loading, placarding and bill of lading preparation for all classified dangerous goods. The training must be updated every three years. Underground Storage Tanks Sears develops and implements the plans for removal, replacement and site remediation as required. All underground storage tanks are tested and replaced in accordance with applicable Federal, Provincial and local regulations. The unit managers of facilities that have underground storage tanks are responsible for ensuring that the tanks are properly maintained.