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Finster, David C.; Jackson, Paul – Journal of Chemical Education, 2021
The variation in curricular approaches to and content of chemical safety instruction in undergraduate programs highlight the need for a more comprehensive, integrative approach. This work describes the efforts of two institutions, Wittenberg University and St. Olaf College, to develop and to implement a chemical safety curriculum across the…
Descriptors: Safety Education, Undergraduate Study, College Science, Chemistry
Duffy, Mark; Lapp, David – Research for Action, 2020
Long before closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Pennsylvania schools faced a different health crisis: unsafe facilities. Crumbling buildings, asbestos, lead, and other school facility health and safety risks plague many schools across Pennsylvania, particularly in low-income districts and those that enroll a high percentage of Black and…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, School Safety, School Buildings, Economically Disadvantaged
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Donnell, Anna M.; Nahan, Keaton; Holloway, Dawone; Vonderheide, Anne P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
Arsenic is a toxic element to which humans are primarily exposed through food and water; it occurs as a result of human activities and naturally from the earth's crust. An experiment was developed for a senior level analytical laboratory utilizing an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) for the analysis of arsenic in household…
Descriptors: Hazardous Materials, Science Experiments, Science Laboratories, Spectroscopy
de Ribeaux, Mary Beth – Healthy Schools Network, Inc., 2016
The purpose of the National Conference was for attendees to: (1) Review research and policy recommendations and goals identified at the November 2015 "Environmental Health at School: Ignored Too Long" panel and facilitated workshop; (2) Hear about risks and exposures at schools and their impact on children; (3) Understand the Centers for…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Risk, Health Promotion, Child Health
Hoffman, Jennifer Kate – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This dissertation has two areas of focus: learning and developmental disorders (LDDs) and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFCs). Epidemiological and exposure assessment methods are applied to each. The first paper used geographic location as a surrogate for exposure and broadly assesses the effect of the environment, both physical and social, on LDD…
Descriptors: Geographic Information Systems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Water, Epidemiology
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Goldcamp, Michael J.; Underwood, Melinda N.; Cloud, Joshua L.; Harshman, Sean – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
Contamination of the environment with heavy metals such as lead presents many health risks. Simple, effective, and field-portable methods for the measurement of toxic metals in environmental samples are vital tools for evaluating the risks that these contaminants pose. This article describes the use of new developments in anodic stripping…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, College Science, Chemistry, Science Instruction
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Wiener, Judith A. – Journal of Archival Organization, 2007
Unprocessed archival collections can contain unknown and potentially hazardous materials that can be harmful to other collections and staff. Archival literature largely focuses on collection and personnel dangers posed by environmental hazards such as mold and insect infestation but not on pharmaceutical and chemical hazards. In this article, the…
Descriptors: Archives, Hazardous Materials, Planning, Emergency Programs
Swami, Piyush – Science Education in Ohio, 1986
Summarizes a survey of the condition of high school science laboratories in the greater Cincinnati area (N=36). Reports safety measures undertaken for fire and burn and eye and face protection, waste disposal, storage facilities, and ventilation. Offers suggestions and plans for enriching safety education programs for teachers. (ML)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Fire Protection, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Equipment
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Career-Technical and Adult Education. – 2003
This document, which lists the public safety core competencies that are part of the Integrated Academic and Technical Competencies (ITAC) in Ohio, is intended to assist individuals and organizations develop a course to provide students with knowledge and skills applicable to public safety careers, including but not limited to firefighter,…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Computers