Design Experiences concerning science facility building costs, occupational safety, and pollution control. (Author)

Reviews the dangers of benzene as a toxin as well as a flammable substance. (CS)

Suggests that cyclohexane be used as a solvent in experiments usually using benzene, which has been placed on the list of chemicals that are confirmed carcinogens. Reasons for selection of cyclohexane and experimental procedures using this solvent are described. (CS)

Described is a sensible and positive attitude toward waste that can both aid the safe, smooth running of a teaching laboratory and also be an important learning tool. (Author/DS)

Eight conference papers on miscellaneous campus safety topics are included in this conference report: "The Safe Use of Mutigens and Carcinogens in the Laboratory" by Leo K. Bustad; "Planning for Laboratory Animal Care" by Sigmund Rich; "Testing Breathing Apparatus" by Henry McDermott; "Earthquake Damage…

A final examination, review questions, and essay topics are provided. (CP)

Discusses hazards involved in the storage of flammable liquids, particularly those requiring refrigeration. (SL)

Describes an apparatus that uses liquified gases to wash solids. Discusses the procedures and processes used to do a wash with liquid sulfur dioxide. (CW)

This booklet contains information and guidelines for the safe use and handling of chemicals in laboratories and student classrooms. The theme of this handbook is prevention of accidents with chemicals which involves chemical knowledge and the habit of safety. Topics include: (1) safety in the use and handling of hazardous chemicals; (2) teaching…

Explains the need for methods of increasing students' and administrators' awareness of safety procedures in the chemistry laboratory. Suggests increasing formal courses in safety and cites difficulties inherent in increasing safety courses including the lack of funding and an already overcrowded chemistry curriculum. (DS)

Discusses some problem areas as they presently exist in many secondary school laboratories in Australia, and presents some views on how safety in science should be presented to the Australian students. (Author/HM)

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)

Lists requirements of hazardous-substances legislation as it pertains to science laboratories with a summary of obligations under the Hazardous Substances Compliance Standard for manufacturers, importers, suppliers of hazardous substances, employers or principals, and employees. (AIM)

This document presents the Alabama State Department of Education guidelines for science laboratory safety, equipment, storage, chemical safety, rocket safety, electrical safety, safety with radioisotopes, and safety with biologicals. Also included is a brief bibliography, a teacher's checklist, a listing of laser facts and regulations, and a…