DCHAS-L Archives, Mar 24 2017 - Re: [DCHAS-L] Chemical Safety Board testimonials or case studies

I, like Ralph, have used the CSB video files extensively for teaching and outreach including:

Before leaving Biological Sciences, I taught a course required by Environmental Engineers, the last three years it was titled Biology for Environmental Engineers and 4 years prior to that a slightly different version titled Biology and Occupational Hygiene (35-40 students per year for the last 7 or 8 years). In particular, I've used the films where employees try to retrieve a roll of duct tape out a nitrogen purged atmosphere and the sugar factory explosion. I've cycled in others as well over the years.

I've also modified a lecture from that course to use as part of a one-hour guest lecture that I've given the last 3 years for a graduate class in Responsible Conduct of Research (ranging from 40 to over 100 students depending on the year). Although I don't show the videos, I used information from the Texas Tech investigation as well as "Experimenting with Danger." I also reference "After the Rainbow" and, while I don't show it, I do provide a link for students. Also part of that lecture is an impactful statement that I've referenced:

The Chemical Safety Board "has collected preliminary data on 120 explosions, fires, and chemical releases at university laboratories...since 2001, causing deaths, serious injuries and extensive property damage." (http://www.csb.gov/csb-releases-new-video-on-laboratory-safety-at-academic-institutions/)

Jeff

On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 8:08 AM Stuart, Ralph <ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu> wrote:

> >I am interesting in hearing how anyone on the list has SPECIFICALLY implemented a new process/regime,

I have made extensive use of the CSB reports and videos for training purposes in the higher education setting. Before these reports were available, I had to use examples and materials that were organized for different purposes (new reports, enforcement actions, etc.) and thus required significant explanation to connect to the points I was making in the training.

The big advantage of the videos is that they are free of copyright concerns and thus can be shared in the way that is most appropriate for the audience. While most of my use has been related to the key reports on lab safety (one for the research environment and one for the high school environment), when I was teaching HAZMAT courses, I used several other reports of industrial events to help students think through response scenarios.

Quantities?
- 200 HAZMAT students
- 1000's of academic lab workers at all levels from high school to PhD's.

Let me know if you have any questions about this.

- Ralph

Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Environmental Safety Manager
Keene State College
603 358-2859

ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu

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