In Maple Grove, Minnesota, four students were taken to the hospital after their ninth grade science teacher Matt Anchor dropped a match into a jug of methanol. According to a recent article on CBS Minnesota online, the students were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center to be treated for burns, but it is not clear if the students suffered chemical burns or were burned by fire. Fifteen-year-old Dane Neuberger stated that his face was actually on fire. Neuberger was seated in front of the demonstration, along with three other students, when the incident occurred.
Incidents like those at Maple Grove can leave school staff, parents and students distressed and wondering, “How could this situation have been prevented?” When handling dangerous chemicals, it is important for staff to be aware of all potential hazards. PSW’s Chemical Safety Course focuses on the importance of classifying chemicals based on their hazards and to predict how they will react in any given situation in order to control potentially hazardous situations. Does your staff receive training on how to handle potentially harmful chemicals? Share your comments with us on Twitter @PSWORKS.
Source: CBS Local News
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