Too Many Bodies? Check With OSHA

Dr. Roy shares timely advice on what to do if one finds his/her science lab crammed with too many students to safely conduct experiments. Besides the fact that a building code or fire code ... See More

Dr. Roy shares timely advice on what to do if one finds his/her science lab crammed with too many students to safely conduct experiments. Besides the fact that a building code or fire code might be in violation, the teacher and students are being placed in harm’s way. The teacher has a legal responsibility (duty of care) to secure a safe instructional environment. If the lab is overcrowded, activities may have to be eliminated. The courts may hold a teacher accountable for student injury if an activity goes awry and the teacher did not foresee the potential safety risks. Dr. Roy provides resources one can pursue when found in this situation.