DCHAS-L Archives, Oct 30 2014 - Re: [DCHAS-L] Safe lab enrollments

Good questions.

We have had both of those situations and have not saved extra space in the lab, although we were glad if the space was available.

What we do try to do is make sure the TA is experienced in that class.

Sheila M. Kennedy, C.H.O.

Safety Coordinator | Teaching Laboratories

Chemistry & Biochemistry |University of California, San Diego

9500 Gilman Dr. | La Jolla, CA 92093-0303

( (858) 534 – 0221 | 2 (858) 534 – 7687

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What are the recommendations for number of students in a lab class when you have 1) a disabled student with wheel chair and/or 2) a disabled student who needs to have an aide to manipulate equipment or carry chemicals? Should the seat count in lab be reduced in either of the aforementioned cases?

Janet Rogers, Ph.D.

Professor

Chemistry Department

Edinboro University

230 Scotland Road

Edinboro, PA 16444

phone: 814.732.1539

e-mail: rogers**At_Symbol_Here**edinboro.edu

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Thanks. I found that, but I thought it was also in the CCS documents somewhere. Maybe I’m remembering wrong. Wouldn’t be a surprise! LOL

Shelly Bradley

NRCC-CHO

Authorized OSHA Trainer
Instrumentation Specialist
Laboratory Development Assistant
Campus Chemical Compliance Director
Department of Chemistry
Hendrix College
Conway, AR 72032
Ph: (501) 450-3812

Fax: (501) 450-3829
bradley**At_Symbol_Here**hendrix.edu

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It's on page 6 of the current CPT Guidelines.

Laboratories should be suitable for instruction in the chemical sciences
and must meet applicable government regulations. Properly
functioning fume hoods, safety showers, eyewashes, first aid kits, and
fire extinguishers must be readily available. Construction or renovation
of laboratory facilities must conform to the regulations of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and national
norms. The number of students supervised by a faculty member or by
a teaching assistant should not exceed 25. Many laboratories require
smaller numbers for safe and effective instruction.

Sammye

On 10/30/2014 10:17 AM, Bradley, Shelly wrote:

I thought I remembered seeing a recommendation from the Committee on Chemical Safety (CCS) for the safe number of students in college chemistry laboratories, but I can’t locate it. Would someone please tell me where to find this?

Thanks!!

Shelly Bradley

Shelly Bradley

NRCC-CHO

Authorized OSHA Trainer
Instrumentation Specialist
Laboratory Development Assistant
Campus Chemical Compliance Director
Department of Chemistry
Hendrix College
Conway, AR 72032
Ph: (501) 450-3812

Fax: (501) 450-3829
bradley**At_Symbol_Here**hendrix.edu

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Samuella B. Sigmann, NRCC-CHO

Lecturer/Safety Committee Chair

A. R. Smith Department of Chemistry

Appalachian State University

525 Rivers Street

Boone, NC 28608

Phone: 828 262 2755

Fax: 828 262 6558

Email: sigmannsb**At_Symbol_Here**appstate.edu

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