Introducing a free safety resource for science teachers and administrators: Our new online DATABASE of “Safety Sense!” Rules and Regulations for School Science Labs and your one-stop shopping for safety information!
Our new science safety database was developed in an effort to provide school science teachers and administrators with a comprehensive listing of safety regulations and recommendations as well as an online source for each entry. The safety database has been reviewed by staff members of the Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center at NC State University, the Fire Marshal’s office of NC State University, and OSHA Education, Training, and Technical Assistance (ETTA). It is still a work in progress, so your comments are always welcome.
• Are your school science labs safe for your teachers and students?
• Do you need to know what regulations affect your science lab?
• Are you sure you have the proper safety equipment?
• Are your chemicals stored properly?
• Are your science teachers trained in the handling and use of hazardous chemicals?
Our comprehensive safety database will help you answer these questions and more!
The Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) identifies four duties of a science teacher as described in the National Science Education Standards. The safety database is designed to address these duties.
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Duty of Teachers
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Database Content
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| 1. Duty to “know” applicable regulations and recommendations. | Regulations, Responsibilities, Training, Chemical Storage, Signs & Labels, MSDS, Waste Disposal, Lab Design, Ventilation, Electrical Hazards |
| 2. Duty to “instruct” students in safe procedures. | Safety Equipment, Standard Operating Procedures, Glass Hazards, Heating Hazards, Physical Science Hazards, Biology Lab Hazards |
| 3. Duty to “supervise” students in lab investigations | Emergency Response, Spill Control, Medical Information |
| 4. Duty to “maintain equipment” in their lab facility. | Lab Checklists, Maintenance Logs |
We also offer Science Safety workshops tailored to fit your needs.
Please contact Scott Ragan by phone 919-515-5610 or email
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for more information on scheduling a safety workshop for your school.
Creating a Safe Science Lab
A Safety Workshop for Teacher Trainers and Administrators (6 hours)
Focus: Safe Science Lab Facilities
Audience: School Administrators, Chemical Hygiene Officers, Science Department Chairs, Chemistry teachers, or any science teacher who is responsible for training other teachers in their school or system.
Topics: This training session focuses on the development of a comprehensive safety program as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and the development of a Chemical Hygiene Plan as defined by the OSHA Lab Standard. Participants will also receive training in the following topics: chemical storage, safety equipment and personal protective equipment, Material Safety Data Sheets, signs, labels and other forms of warning, emergency procedures, spill control and waste disposal.
“Safety Sense”
A Safety Workshop for Science Teachers (3 hours)
Focus: Safe Science Instruction
Audience: Beginning science teachers, Elementary science teachers, or science teachers who are not in charge of their school safety program or chemical storage in their schools.
Topics: In this training session, participants will discuss the basic requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and the OSHA Lab Standard. The focus of this workshop is to demonstrate how to apply the regulations and recommendations to your science instruction. In the training session, participants conduct a Hazard Analysis of a science activity using Material Safety Data Sheets to determine chemical and physical hazards, effects of overexposure, safety equipment and personal protective equipment needed, emergency and first aid procedures, spill control and waste disposal. Tips for teaching safety to students will also be provided.
Science Safety Train-the-Trainer
A Safety Workshop for Teacher Trainers and Administrators (2 days)
The workshop will be offered each summer in Raleigh and Lenoir, NC. Please check the website for upcoming dates.
Focus: Safe Science Lab Facilities and Training Information, Tools, and Resources
Audience: School Administrators, Chemical Hygiene Officers, Science Department Chairs, Chemistry teachers, or any science teacher who is responsible for training other teachers in their school or system.
Topics: This training session focuses on the training required as part of a comprehensive safety program as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard and the Chemical Hygiene Plan as defined by the OSHA Lab Standard. Participants will also receive training in the following topics: chemical storage, safety equipment and personal protective equipment, Material Safety Data Sheets, signs, labels and other forms of warning, emergency procedures, spill control and waste disposal.
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