Summer Science Safety Seminars 2008

Two Summer Safety Seminars provide training and information for school and school system Chemical Hygiene Officers to implement the Chemical Hygiene Plans and provide training for LEA personnel.  Presented by Science & Safety Consulting Services ™

Level 1: Science Laboratory Safety Seminar for School System/School Personnel, July 13-18, 2008

Level 2: Building a Sustainable Science Safety Program, July 27 - Aug 1, 2008

Level 1

Science Laboratory Safety Seminar for School System/School Personnel
July 13-18, 2008
       Downtown Raleigh Sheraton Hotel

Who Should Attend:
LEA personnel: Administrators, Safety Officers, Chemical Hygiene Officers, Science Consultants, Facilities Managers, School Administrators, Lead Chemistry Teacher / Middle School Science Teacher in the LEA.

Course Curriculum:
This information-packed course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide LEA and school personnel with the knowledge and skills to develop and sustain an on-going science laboratory safety program in their LEA and school.

An exemplary array of nationally-recognized experts in the field of school science laboratory safety, will present relevant information regarding Federal and State OSHA regulations; State Departments of Education policy, fire/building codes, and professional standards that govern the unique school science laboratory. Our objective is to have as many LEAs and states represented at the seminar as possible.

Featured Speakers Include:

George Armistead Chemical Analytics, Inc.
Hazardous Chemical Waste Disposal
School Law Attorney Specialist in School Law to discuss school personnel and school system liability issues
Larry Cockrell Risk Control Specialist, NCDPI Fire Insurance Section
Fire and Electrical Safety
Doug Holyfield Waste Management Consultant, Renaissance Environmental, L.L.C. (formerly with NCDENR)
Waste Management of School Chemicals
Todd Korbusieski   Assistant Principal, Edenton-Chowan Schools, Edenton, NC
Overview of Safety in the School Science Laboratory from a National Perspective
Laboratory Glassware, Hardware and Equipment
First Aid & Student Involvement
Mark Leath Vice-President, AirClean® Systems
Ventilation in the Science Laboratory
John Palassis, CIH, CSP, CHMM Physical Scientist / Documents Manager, Education and Information Division
NIOSH, OSHA, NIOSH, EPA and How they Relate to School Safety
Chemical Hygiene Plan versus Hazard Communication Plan
How to be a CHO
Clara Stallings Wakefield Middle School Science Teacher, Wake County, Raleigh, NC
NC School Science Laboratory Safety Overview
Need for Science Laboratory Safety
Legal Cases
Linda M. Stroud, Ph. D. President, Science & Safety Consulting Services
Conference Coordinator
Personal Protective Equipment
Customized Comprehensive Laboratory Assessment Program
Chemical Management & S&SCS’s Chemical Management System CD
School Facilities Specialists Panel made up of: Steve Taynton, NCDPI-Chief, School Planning; Mike Burris, Asst Supt. - Facilities, Design & Construction, Wake County Schools Director, Wake County Schools and a School Architect

Registration Fee

$1300 per participant. Includes all course materials and hotel accommodations for participants. Accompanying guest is your financial responsibility.

Commuter rate is $1000

Download a registration form. (pdf)

Download an announcement to share. (pdf)

Payment / Registration due by June 10, 2008. Space is limited so reserve today.

Call 919-270-2914 if you have questions.  NO REFUNDS

Level 2

Building a Sustainable Science Safety Program
July 27 – Aug 1, 2008       Downtown Raleigh Sheraton

Who Should Attend
LEA and School Personnel who have completed Level 1 Science Laboratory Safety Seminar taught in 2005, 2006 or 2007

Course Curriculum   
This hands-on course is designed for Level 1 Science Laboratory Safety Seminar participants to apply their knowledge and skills using the Customized Comprehensive Science Safety Laboratory Program (C2S2LP) to develop a sustainable science laboratory safety program for their schools and LEAs. Middle and secondary school science laboratories will be assessed, Assessment Reports written, and a Needs Assessment Prioritization Plan developed for a school and LEA. Participants will be trained to make presentations to School and LEA personnel that are essential implementation and enforcement of the Chemical Hygiene Plan by the Chemical Hygiene Officer of the school and LEA.

Featured Speakers Include:

Todd Korbusieski Assistant Principal, Edenton-Chowan Schools, Edenton, NC
Clara Stallings Wakefield Middle School Science Teacher, Wake County, Raleigh, NC
Linda M. Stroud, Ph. D.

President, Science & Safety Consulting Services; Conference Coordinator
Personal Protective Equipment and Customized Comprehensive Laboratory Assessment Program

Registration Fee:

$1250 per participant. Includes all course materials and hotel accommodations for participants.
Accompanying guest is your financial responsibility.

Commuter rate is $950.

Both courses - $2400 per participant.

Download a registration form. (pdf)

Download an announcement to share. (pdf)

Payment / Registration due by June 20, 2008. Space is limited so reserve today!

Call 919-270-2914 if you have questions. NO REFUNDS

 

Presented by Science & Safety Consulting Services ™