This is a message below is from our friends over at the EPA. Also know that we are working on setting up a training for this topic for CPS High School teachers for Feb. 2 at Medill. More than likely Flinn will conduct the training with emphasis on developing the Chemical Hygiene Plan that is required by law. Also -- the Guidebook for Science Safety in Illinois is available on the ISBE Website at <www.isbe.net>. If you do not have a copy, you should download it. Several years ago a copy was given to every school and to every teacher who asked for one. I have completely exhausted my supply and have only my archival copy left. Could be an assignment given to one of your kids for extra credit. It is many pages. Now, here is Maryann's message: As the new school year begins, you may feel the need to brush up on your laboratory safety skills. There is an on-line course available through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, in Maryland and Yale University Center for Advanced Instructional Media. I'm not endorsing it, I'm just letting you know it's an available resource. I've scrolled through some of it and it appears to be very complete. On-Line Laboratory Safety Course http://www.practicingsafescience.org/ You can access the whole training course through the "Colleagues and Visitors" button. It includes sections on Emergency Response, Chemical Safety and Managing Hazardous Wastes. It's very comprehensive, but if you want, you can select individual sections that you're interested in. Note: This link is provided to help you find information related to school health and safety but does not represent EPA endorsement of this organization. ********************************************************* Maryann E. Suero, Ph.D. US EPA Region 5 Regional Team Manager, Children's Health 77 W. Jackson Blvd. (T-13J) Chicago, IL 60604 Phone (312) 886-9077 Fax (312) 886-9697 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************************************ -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html>. To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/science%40lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/>
