Although safety goggles may not be the most attractive item, they are essential personal protective equipment that must be worn in the Chemistry Lab during active experiments.

 

Goggles protect your eyes from coming in contact with chemicals, chemical fumes, damaging UV light, and other debris. Students will be required to wear goggles at all times during chemistry experiments and certain demonstrations.

 

Ensuring student saftey is the number one priority of Mr. Collins and the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. This is not just a rule or policy of Mr. Collins or the Greater Nanticoke Area School District, but is required by the following laws or regulations:

 

Pennsylvania Eye Safety Law

ACT 116 of 1965

 

Every teacher, student, visitor, spectator, and every other person in any laboratory or laboratory in public or private schools, colleges and universities who is engaged in or is within the area of known danger created by:

         2. the milling, sawing, turning, shaping, cutting, grinding or stamping of solid materials,

         3. the tempering, heat treatment or kiln firing of metals and other materials,

         4. gas or electric welding,

         5. the repairing or servicing of vehicles,

 

...shall wear industrial quality eye protective devices at all times while engaged in such activities or exposed to such known dangers.

 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR 1910.133

 

The teacher shall ensure that each student uses appropriate eye or face protection when the potential for exposure to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation are present.