The ChemInfoNet offers a variety of workshops designed to provide school districts with the training required to meet current standards for the purchase, use and disposal of chemicals. Currently we are offering Training for Chemical Hygiene Officers (see: Syllabus: Chemical Hygiene Officer) during April and June of this year. This course is designed to train teachers to design and implement the OSHA Laboratory Standard. The course provides three credit hours from the University of Maine. The other workshops are designed to meet the individual needs of school districts. Please contact us to discuss tailoring a workshop to meet your needs.

Demonstrations for High School Chemistry
This workshop focuses on developing and presenting dynamic demonstrations (see: Demonstrations) to introduce and reinforce chemical concepts. This is a hands-on workshop designed to leave the participants with a collection of demonstration skills to enliven the classroom.
time: 1 day
cost: $550 plus expenses
limit: 20 participants

Right-to-Know Training: Service Personnel
This training is designed to meet the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard for custodians, kitchen staff, bus drivers and maintenance workers.
time: half day
cost: $300 plus expenses
limit: 50 participants

Laboratory Safety: High School and Middle School Science Teachers
This workshop is designed to provide Right-to-Know training as well as training in laboratory safety. Topics covered include: teacher liability, student management, ventilation, risk chemicals, waste management and reduction, standard lab practices, inventory control, chemical storage, MSDSs, prudent practices, recognition of risks and risk reduction.
time: 1 day
cost: $550 plus expenses
limit: 30 participants

Microchemistry: Reducing Risk Without Compromising the Laboratory Experience
This workshop is a hands-on exploration of the best of the wealth of microchemistry experiments and demonstrations. Participants will conduct microchemistry experiments and present their results to the group. Waste disposal, microchemistry equipment and nonhazardous substitution will also be discussed.
time: 1 day
cost: $550 plus expenses
limit: 15 participants