MSTA and the Southern Maine Partnership are co-sponsoring a Laboratory Safety Seminar at the University of Southern Maine on Tuesday, May 20. The workshop will feature Representatives from the Maine Department of Education, Department of Labor and Department of Environmental Protection. This is a great chance to get the most informed views possible about this important topic.

Laboratory safety is a school leadership responsibility. Attend this day long seminar to learn about:

• Department of Labor, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Education regulatory requirements for ALL schools
• The best practice recommendations from the National Science Teachers Association
• Suggestions for maintaining safety compliance
• The role of a Chemical Hygiene Officer

Guest Speakers

Michael LaPlante – Maine Department of Labor
Ann Pistel – Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Anita Bernhardt - Maine Department of Education

Districts are encouraged to send teams of 2-4 teachers and administrators representing Middle School, High School, and Administration.

Register your team now for this important workshop. (Please be ready with your credit card, check # or P.O.# when you register.)