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School Facility Safety/Security! (Part 1)
I. Unsecured School Facilities...
By Kenneth Roy
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Middle and high school science teachers often have or should have the task of retrofitting their chemical storeroom. Critical issues such as what chem...
By Kenneth Roy
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Safety Training for Non-Science Instructors
Unlike science teachers, non-science educators have little to no training in hazard analysis, risk assessment, or safety-related issues. As a result, ...
By Kenneth Roy
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According to the NSTA Position Statement titled “The Integral Role of Laboratory Investigations in Science Instruction,” there must be adequate st...
By Kenneth Roy
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A Manhattan jury recently awarded nearly $60 million in damages to a former Beacon High School student who was badly burned by a teacher’s botched c...
By Kenneth Roy
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How Safe Are Biological Stains?
In middle and high school science labs, biological stains, such as basic fuchsin, crystal violet, and Congo red, are used to enhance properties of mic...
By Kenneth Roy
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Safety Labels for Hazardous Chemicals
The OSHA Laboratory Standard 29 CFR 1910.1450 details specific recommendations when labeling and storing hazardous chemicals within school laboratorie...
By Kenneth Roy
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Many hands-on STEM activities and demonstrations require the use of a heat source. The challenge is to determine the appropriate heat source based on ...
By Kenneth Roy
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Addressing Electrical Hazards in the Lab
Accidents in the lab involving electricity can produce fire, smoke, electrocutions, and explosions. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Ad...
By Kenneth Roy
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Preventing Science Laboratory Fires
Most science and STEM laboratories contain chemicals and electrical wiring that could cause smoke or fires. For this reason, the National Fire Protect...
By Kenneth Roy