STEM Laboratory Safety on a Shoestring

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Abstract

Classroom laboratory activities promote learner development in scientific reasoning and interest in science. Learner safety is a critical concern. Many states have adopted OSHA standards (e.g. The Laboratory Standard 29 CFR 1910.1450 or Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200) or developed their own standards to protect public school teachers and staff, but these do not extend to students.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe Science Teacher
Volume88
StatePublished - Oct 1 2020

Keywords

  • duty of care
  • duty of instruction
  • duty of supervision
  • and duty to properly maintain facilities and equipment

Disciplines

  • Higher Education
  • Higher Education and Teaching
  • Science and Mathematics Education

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