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

New Science Standards Provide Exciting Opportunity for Expanded IPM Education
School IPM 2015 Homepage

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new document being created by the National Research Council (NRC), the National Science Teachers Association, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Achieve, could provide an ideal opportunity to bring IPM curricula into K-12 classrooms nationwide.

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NSTA: Distinguished Fellow Award
The National Science Teachers Association Distinguished Fellow Award recognizes NSTA members who have made extraordinary contributions to science education through personal commitment to education, specifically science teaching or science; educational endeavors and original work that position recipients as exemplary leaders in their field; or significant contributions to the profession that reflect dedication to the NSTA as well the entire educational community. Maximum award: recognition at the NSTA Awards Banquet in conjunction with the NSTA National Conference. Eligibility: longstanding (at least 10 years) NSTA members. Deadline: November 30, 2010.
http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx#fellow