Safety in the Chemical Laboratory. Epidemiology of Accidents in Academic Chemistry Laboratories, Part 1. Accident Data Survey.

Hellmann, Margaret A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ351380

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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Safety in the Chemical Laboratory. Epidemiology of Accidents in Academic Chemistry Laboratories, Part 1. Accident Data Survey.

Hellmann, Margaret A.; And Others

Journal of Chemical Education, v63 n11 pA267-A70 Nov 1986

Addresses the history and philosophy of accident prevention in chemistry laboratories. Presents the results of a statewide survey done in Colorado designed to investigate the etiology of academic chemistry laboratory accidents in institutions of higher education. Patterns of accident characteristics identified by the student are discussed. (TW)

Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemistry, College Science, Etiology, Higher Education, Injuries, School Accidents, School Safety, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Instruction, Science Laboratories, Scientific Attitudes, State Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Colorado

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