The goal of this K–12 science health and safety resource is to bring together information needed by administrators, planners, teachers, and support staff to help them make sound decisions...
Description
The goal of this K–12 science health and safety resource is to bring together information needed by administrators, planners, teachers, and support staff to help them make sound decisions regarding science safety. The document identifies areas for decision making and action at a variety of levels. It supports planning and action by providing information on safety legislation and standards, health and safety hazards, and example procedures for eliminating or minimizing hazards. The materials in this health and safety resource have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and accurate and to represent the best of current thinking on the subject. This resource is intended to serve as a starting point for planning good practices, but does not purport to specify the level of technical detail that some users may require or to have anticipated every circumstance where health and safety may be a factor.