Question: Should teachers be trained on fire extinguisher use?
Answer: STAO does not have a position as regards this training, nor is it required by regulation. There are some organizations (National Research Council in their book, Prudent Practices in the Laboratory) that suggest that this training should occur. The decision to train or not rests with the Joint Health and Safety Committee, and the School Board (employer).
Categories: Questions From Teachers
I would appreciate some clarification on the following: i) on page 14 of 2018 Safe ON Science: "Never attempt investigations of biological feedback in which body rhythms (e.g., heartbeat or the... read more
Categories: Questions From Teachers
Question: Recently, the safety of PTC paper, used widely for demonstrating the ability to taste vs the inability to taste PTC, has been called into question. Many school boards in the USA... read more
Categories: Questions From Teachers
Question: Are ductless fume hoods a good alternative to traditional fume hoods? Since the summer, we’ve been taking an inventory of the fume hoods in our secondary schools and sending in an... read more