Science Laboratory Safety Manual, 4th Edition

by Ph. D. Kenneth Roy, Ph.D. Linda Stroud, Ed.D. Kevin Doyle

Overview

What's in the "Science Laboratory Safety Manual" Fourth Edition?

This is an outstanding resource in the areas of science and STEM laboratory safety for schools. This popular book designed for Science and/or STEM Teachers, Chemical Hygiene Officers, Science Supervisors, Chief Building Administrators, School District leaders, and Science Department Chairs is a safety reference and instructional manual well worth having in the professional library and laboratory. This is the best professional resource for safety best-practices, regulatory compliance, and real-world examples used to illustrate various safety protocols and practices in school science and STEM departments. It is a powerful reference for safety advocates in the world of science and STEM education. The latest edition includes the following:

NEW chapter - Special Education in the Science/STEM environment

NEW chapter - Science/STEM in a crisis

UPDATED - LAWS, CODES, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS: e.g. OSHA, ANSI/ISEA, and others

Chapters about:

Legal Overview

Student Involvement

Biohazards and Radiation

Chemical Management

Facilities

First Aid

Lab Glassware, hardware and Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Elementary Science Safety

Students with Disabilities in Science/STEM Laboratories

The Emergency Playbook

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781736612002
Publisher:	National Safety Consultants, LLC
Publication date:	05/03/2021
Edition description:	Updated & Expanded Science Lab Safety
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.17(d)

About the Author

Linda M. Stroud, Ph.D., is a retired science educator with 48 years of experience and the last 14 years as a safety consultant INRCC-CHO (Retired). She owned and was President, Science & Safety Consulting Services, Inc. Dr. Stroud held certifications in Manager of Environmental Safety and Health, Advanced Safety C, OSHA Authorized General Industry Outreach Trainer, Bloodborne Pathogen Instructor, First Aid, AED, & CPR. She delivered safety presentations across the mainland U.S. and Hawaii.

Dr. Stroud received her B.S. in Science Education from East Carolina University, an M.S. and Ph.D in Botany from North Carolina State University. She developed her expertise in Chemistry from numerous National Science Foundation Programs at universities such as Uni of WI-Madison, Princeton University, Hope College and others. Her Safety certifications were obtained from NCSU, National Safety Counsel and ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety.

She currently lives in Winterville, NC.

Kevin S. Doyle, Ed.D. is a veteran educator with 28 years of experience in education, the last 11 as the District Supervisor of Science at the Morris Hills Regional District in New Jersey. He is the co-creator and coordinator of the Math & Science Magnet Program and the creator and coordinator of the Aviation & Aerospace Program for the District. He and his staff deliver science safety presentations across New Jersey.


Dr. Doyle received his B.S. in Physics from Seton Hall University, an M.Ed. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University, an M.S. in Educational Leadership from New England College, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Rutgers University.

Dr. Doyle lives in Northwestern NJ with his wife Yvonne and their two sons.

Kenneth R. Roy, Ph.D. is currently Director of Environmental Health & Safety for Glastonbury P.S. in Glastonbury, CT. He served as GPS K-12 Director of Science & Physics/Chemistry teacher until 2006. He serves as the Chief Safety Compliance Adviser to the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) & Safety Compliance Officer for the National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA).

Dr. Roy received his B.S. degree in biology/general science and, a master’s degree in science from Central Connecticut State University (CT), a Diploma in Professional Education & doctoral degree in C&I and, administration at The University of Connecticut (CT).

Dr. Roy resides in Connecticut with his wife Marisa and daughter Louise.

Editorial Reviews

"We are recommending this book to every school district in NY!"

STEM Chairperson Connetquot Central School District Bohemia, NY - Mary Loesing, Ed.D.

"The Science Laboratory Safety Manual" is a comprehensive authoritative source for safer science laboratories and safer science classrooms. This book should be on every teacher's and supervisor's desk. A home run for all!"

Retired science department chair / laboratory safety officer Exeter Region Cooperative School District, NH Current Lab - Brian Wazlaw, Ed.D.

"This book should be a go-to resource for science teacher preparation programs, school science departments, science educators, and science administrators at all levels! The new chapters are a great addition that address emerging safety issues that teachers and school districts are encountering with integrated STEM instruction and makerspaces."

Assistant Professor of STEM Education Penn State Harrisburg - Tyler Love, Ph.D.