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Why are we here? n n n Safety is just good practice. Sharing “tools of the trade” Discussing aspects of personal liability – Contributory negligence

Personal Liability - Case Studies #1: Science Projects n Simmons vs. Beauregard Parish School Board, (La, 1975) – Switched Science Teachers – Science Fair Guidelines – Even the Playground Supervisor! – Volcano Demo

Personal Liability - Case Studies #2: Unsupervised Lab n n n Connett vs. Fremont City School District, (Wy, 1978) Duty to Supervise Science Class Used for Other Courses

Personal Liability - Case Studies #3: Science in a Math Room n n n n Bush vs. Oscoda Area Schools, (MI, 1981) Class Size Duty to Supervise Safety Equipment Science Facilities Chemical Storage/Security Subst. Science Room and Lab Work

Personal Liability - Case Studies #4: Floor Wax Fiasco n n Neilsen vs. Community Unit Schools (Il. 1980) Chemical Labeling Chemical Packaging Lab Burner Alcohol in Open Container, Labeled as Floor Wax

Liability: 5 Duties* 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Provide adequate supervision. Provide adequate instructions. Warn students of possible dangers. Maintain equipment in proper working order. Provide safe facilities and equipment. * From Ryan, esq. Science Classroom Safety and the Law, p. 13. Flynn Scientific Inc. 2001

Chemical Safety Survey n n First steps to safe facilities, chem. handling, and liability. Do with partner(s). Return to dept. rep. by next Friday Results will turn into recommendations to district

Paper… n n Chemical Spill Plan Phone Labels Appendix D, Table 1 & 2 Signs: – Authorized Personnel – Fire Blanket – Eyewash – Spill Kit – Gas Shutoff

Spill Buckets n n “This is a waste of time. ” Coordinate your building teams: Ø 2 -3 sets of buckets per school (but where to keep them? ): n Labels, tops, broom & dustpan n Sand n Kitty litter n Sodium Carbonate (“Soda Ash”) n (Citric Acid: 1 per high school)

Next Steps n n n March 7: Surveys Returned March-April: Building needs assessment based on surveys. Rec’s to district. May 16: Science Lab Safety #2 (H. S. ) June 19 -20 (tentative): Optional 2 -day in-depth Lab Safety “Rehab the Lab” chemical disposal grants Flynn safety workshop?

n n Science Teachers for your professional work. All who donated time or supplies to this workshop: – Mr. Bittinger’s students – Rinker Materials (Everett) – Seattle Pottery Supply (Seattle) – Science, Art & More (Seattle) Total cost for workshop ≈ $90