Safety in the Science Classroom

Countdown to National Healthy Schools Day April 30

LInda Stroud

OSHA Training Requirements and Guidelines for K–14 School Personnel (PDF) provides a summary of OSHA training requirements and guidelines, at both the national and state level, as determined by state. It provides training guidelines, characteristics of an acceptable trainer, and topics that are required among various states. Authored by Linda M. Stroud, PhD, NSTA Safety Advisory Board, Chair, 2009–2010; and Kenneth R. Roy, PhD, NSTA Science Safety Compliance Consultant.

Guidelines from NSTA’s Safety Advisory Board

• Tips for the Safer Handling of Microorganisms in the School Science Laboratory (PDF) [added 2012.05.09]
• Safety Acknowledgment Form for Working with Microorganisms (PDF) [added 2012.05.09]
• YouTube and Other Public Posting of Science Demonstration Videos (PDF) [added 2012.05.09]
• Eye Protection for Your Laboratory
• Safe Handling of Alcohol in the Laboratory

Safety Resources List

• Resources for Middle / Secondary Schools
• Resources for Elementary Schools

Much more at http://www.nsta.org/portals/safety.aspx

2013 Healthy Schools Heroes

Heroes Linda Stroud and Janet Hurley

Inspiring Nominees Aimee Code and John Gann