COURSE DESCRIPTION

Teachers of prekindergarten through high school and other district personnel must receive training on the Hazards Communications Act before working in the area or with hazardous materials.  Teachers new to the profession must receive safety training before they work with or in an area containing hazardous chemicals; however, district personnel changing assignments only require training on hazardous materials not covered in their initial training and updates. 

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Science safety training enables educators to

• prepare, model, and instruct proper safety procedures and practices for students;
• plan, implement, and actively supervise appropriate science activities;
• monitor and maintain safety equipment, laboratory space, materials, and chemicals; and
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