Episode 22 – When Good Chemicals Go Bad
In this episode, Maryann Suero and Ken Roy warn us of safety dangers lurking in schools – both in the science lab and beyond. Dr. Suero is the Children’s Health Program Manager for the EPA Region 5 (Midwest Region), and Ken Roy is the Director of Environmental Health and Safety for Glastonbury Public Schools in CT, the Safety Compliance Consultant for NSTA, and a safety columnist for the Science Teacher and for Science Scope.
SC3: Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign
The Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3) aims to ensure that all schools are free from hazards associated with mismanaged chemicals. SC3 gives K-12 schools information and tools to responsibly manage chemicals.
- Fact Sheet (pdf)
- Green Cleaning (pdf)
- Partnerships with Industry (pdf)
- No More Methyl Something (ppt)
OSHA Lab Standard and HazCom Standards websites:
Safety Links
- King County, WA (Seattle) “Rehab the Lab” Program
- Council of State Science Supervisors Safety Website
- Connecticut High School Science Safety Prudent Practices and Regulations (pdf)
- Conneticut Middle School Safety Prudent Practices and Regulations (pdf)
- National Science Education Leadership Association “Safe Science” safety articles for science teachers
- YouTube Video Warning of Consequences Playing with Thermite Grenades
For safety Issues in Schools – email NSTA’s Science Safety Compliance Consultant/Safety Columnist/Author: Dr. Ken Roy at Royk@glastonburyus.org
Direct download: LOL22.mp3
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