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Peer reviewedNagel, Miriam C., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Outlines a cooperative effort in Iowa to eliminate dangerous or unwanted chemicals from school science storerooms. Also reviews the Council of State Science Supervisor's safety program and discusses how to prevent cuts and punctures from jagged glass tubing. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, High Schools
Download full textIowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Bureau of Special Education. – 1992
This report discusses a federally mandated standard concerning establishment of a program to reduce exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) in Iowa schools and education agencies. The standard includes the following components: introduction, scope and application, definitions, exposure control, methods of compliance,…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Compliance (Legal), Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGerlovich, Jack A.; Miller, Jim – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Described is a plan used in Iowa to remove stockpiled, unwanted chemicals from storeroom shelves. Points out that the plan takes 12-15 months to complete. Notes the average cost per district was $575. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Safety, Occupational Safety and Health
