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Geissler, Rebecca – American School & University, 2006
For generations, schools have routinely held fire drills. However, ensuring a safe learning environment is more complicated than staging an occasional drill. Schools and universities should have an integrated school safety plan, and it must address how to manage site hazards in science labs, kitchens and other building areas. It is essential for…
Descriptors: Drills (Practice), Educational Environment, Safety Equipment, School Safety
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Malandrakis, George N. – Environmental Education Research, 2008
This study focuses on children's understanding of hazardous household items (HHI) and waste (HHW). Children from grades 4, 5 and 6 (n=173) participated in a questionnaire and interview research design. The results indicate that: (a) on a daily basis the children used HHI and disposed of HHW, (b) the children did not realize the danger of these…
Descriptors: Locus of Control, Environmental Education, Grade 4, Elementary School Students
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Brookes, Andrew – Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 2007
This paper is part of an on-going project to examine outdoor education related deaths in Australia since 1960. It records eleven incidents not included in previous papers in this series. A total of 14 students or staff died in the incidents. The paper reviews the incidents and identifies what further lessons can be learned about fatality…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Outdoor Education, Death, Risk
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Weidenhammer, Jeffrey D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2007
A circuit board analysis of the atomic absorption spectroscopy, which is used to measure lead content in a course for nonscience majors, is being presented. The experiment can also be used to explain the potential environmental hazards of unsafe disposal of various used electronic equipments.
Descriptors: Spectroscopy, Nonmajors, Chemistry, Science Instruction
CESTRONE, PATRICK F. – 1965
THIS BULLETIN, ONE OF A SERIES ON SAFETY IN INDUSTRY, IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE THE BACKGROUND WHICH WILL ENABLE THE SAFETY MAN TO UNDERSTAND SOME OF THE PRINCIPLES APPLIED IN CONTROLLING CHEMICAL HAZARDS. IT WAS PREPARED IN THE OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, DIVISION OF PROGRAMING AND RESEARCH, BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS. TOPICS INCLUDE (1) WHAT IS…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Education, Industry
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PTA Today, 1986
The presence of asbestos health hazards in the schools is particulary serious since children exposed to asbestos are more likely to develop cancer than adults similarly exposed. Health risks of asbestos, scope of the problem, and asbestos testing are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Asbestos, Elementary Secondary Education, Hazardous Materials, Physical Health
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PTA Today, 1985
The Natural Resources Defense Council in New York recently warned against hazardous art supplies in a report entitled "Children's Art Hazards." Potential hazards are discussed. Suggestions on selection of art materials and procedures to minimize risk are made. (MT)
Descriptors: Art Materials, Childrens Art, Elementary Education, Hazardous Materials
National Science Teachers Association, Arlington, VA. – 2003
This guide gives elementary school teachers suggestions for providing a safe environment for their students and covers general safety concerns in the science classroom. Information is printed in a flip chart format for easy reference. Safety areas covered include: (1) In Case of Accident; (2) Eye Protection; (3) Plants in the Classroom; (4) First…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Safety, School Safety
Crouse, Becky, Ed.; Owens, Kagan, Ed. – 2002
This publication is a compilation of original and republished materials from numerous individuals and organizations working on pesticide reform and integrated pest management (IPM)--using alternatives to prevailing chemical-intensive practices. The manual provides comprehensive information on implementing school IPM, including a practical guide to…
Descriptors: Child Health, Hazardous Materials, Pesticides, Pests
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Gang Sun; Worley, S. Dave – Journal of Chemical Education, 2005
Antimicrobial textiles can be categorized into two groups, biocidal and biostatic materials, according to their functions. Biostatic functions refer to inhibiting growth of microorganisms on textiles and preventing the materials from biodegradation and biocidal materials are able to kill microorganisms, thus eliminating their growth, sterilizing…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Hazardous Materials, Science Education, Organic Chemistry
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Roy, Ken – Science Scope, 2005
This article describes OSHA procedures for handling Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories. The Laboratory Standard requires a Chemical Hygiene Plan to address all aspects of working with hazardous chemicals. This includes dealing with chemical spills. Chemical spill kits or "spill crash carts" need to be available in case…
Descriptors: Safety, Laboratories, Hazardous Materials, Science Education
Kravitz, Robert – American School & University, 2006
In the professional cleaning industry, green cleaning has been much discussed in the past few years. Usually, the information pertains to the many reasons why a green cleaning program should be started, the steps involved to get the program off the ground, and the potential benefits. However, although many facility managers and school…
Descriptors: Sanitation, Hazardous Materials, Conservation (Environment), Program Development
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Stafford, Sarah L. – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2007
Facilities that self-police under the Environmental Protection Agency's Audit Policy are eligible for reduced penalties on disclosed violations. This paper investigates whether self-policing has additional consequences; in particular, whether self-policing reduces future enforcement activity. Using data on U.S. hazardous waste enforcement and…
Descriptors: Inspection, Hazardous Materials, Environmental Standards, Audits (Verification)
LDA Minnesota, 2008
This issue of "Learning Times" discusses how LDA assessments for children and adults provide self-understanding, renewed hope, and improved achievement. It also includes: (1) Where do Your Candidates Stand on Controlling Toxic Chemicals?; (2) ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Tips: Back-to-School (Ty Sassaman); (3) Healthy…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Evaluation Methods, Children
Healthy Schools Network, Inc., Albany, NY. – 2002
Asserting that molds growing in schools can be harmful to children's health and learning, this guide offers information about the issue. It provides an overview of the basics, then addresses testing, types of molds, molds and health, monitoring schools for mold, mold prevention and clean-up tips for schools, and what parents should do if they…
Descriptors: Child Health, Cleaning, Educational Facilities, Hazardous Materials
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