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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] low pressure spraying of potentially biohazardous materials
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:57:08 PM
Author: Margaret Rakas <mrakas**At_Symbol_Here**SMITH.EDU> 		Next by Date:
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] low pressure spraying of potentially biohazardous materials
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:06:26 -0500
Author: Kathy Rusniak

From: James McKay <jjm130**At_Symbol_Here**PITT.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Boy Scout Chemistry Merit Badge
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 14:00:42 -0400
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Yes!, 

I am also trying to be a Chemistry merit badge counselor. On a health related note, one of the requirements asks to taste cooked onions. I think that this shows poor, not to mention dangerous, laboratory procedures. It would be great for the BSA to remove this, but if not, I plan to just skip the requirements when I teach.

Good luck,

James McKay
University of Pittsburgh


On Apr 10, 2014, at 1:27 PM, Monona Rossol <actsnyc**At_Symbol_Here**CS.COM> wrote:

I'm SO IMPRESSED.   Good on them.
Monona Rossol, M.S., M.F.A., Industrial Hygienist
President:  Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, Inc.
Safety Officer: Local USA829, IATSE
181 Thompson St., #23
New York, NY 10012     212-777-0062

 
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert E. Belford <rebelford**At_Symbol_Here**UALR.EDU>
To: DCHAS-L <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU>
Sent: Thu, Apr 10, 2014 1:11 pm
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Boy Scout Chemistry Merit Badge

Hi All,
 
I am going to be a merit badge counsellor for the BSA chemistry merit badge and the first thing I noticed was the first requirement dealt with MSDS.
http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementAwards/~/link.aspx?_id=7F7AEF411CC6497C9EF1628ADCA5DB19
 
I am asking two questions here.  First, has anyone on this list created post Hazcom 2012 educational activities like the ones in requirement number 1 that reflect SDS and the GHS?  And if so, would they be willing to share them, and potentially allow BSA to adopt/modify them?  My second question, is since I have your attention, does anyone have any comments from the perspective of chemical health and safety on the remaining activities?  
 
Please understand I am in the middle of the normal juggle act and will tackle this project in about two weeks, and am seeking input now, before I do anything, as my time is very limited.  I do appreciate any thoughts or assistance.
 
Cheers and Thanks,
Bob Belford

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