by STAO ADMIN | Jul 24, 2024
Question: I was at a school that had an externally vented flammable cabinet. The cabinet at my current school isn’t vented and there is always a strong (somewhat overpowering) smell whenever the cabinet is opened. While the MSDS sheet for methanol recommends use in...
by STAO ADMIN | Jul 24, 2024
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 inspector to look at them. We’ve found a few schools with no working hoods. ...
by STAO ADMIN | Jul 24, 2024
Question: Are there any videos that are available for training on the use of fire extinguishers? Answer: Yes. There are several youtube training videos that are available. Some of these are produced by reputable organizations (Fire Training Facilities, Fire Chief...
by STAO ADMIN | Jul 24, 2024
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)...
by STAO ADMIN | Jul 24, 2024
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 subsequently banned its use. What is the perspective of the STAO Safety...
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