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The Picric Acid Episode--An "Isolated Incident" That Wasn't.

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McDermott, John J.; Edgar, Irvin T. – Science Teacher, 1979

This is an account of the discovery of a potentially dangerous high explosive chemical on storeroom shelves of secondary schools in Pennsylvania. A list of guidelines is given to eliminate problems in the future. (SA)

Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Chemical Reactions, Guidelines, Laboratory Safety

Design for Safety.

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Kizer, Franklin D. – Science Teacher, 1979

Suggestions are given for safety precautions in the secondary school science laboratory. Emphasis is placed on fire safety and identification of particularly hazardous situations. (SA)

Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Biological Sciences, Fire Protection, Guidelines