Call For Members
The safety committee meets four times a year in
the Toronto area. It is mandated to provide STAO members with safety -
related resources through workshops and publications, including Crucible,
and to provide the STAO Board with resources and recommendations related
to policies in safety and science education. The committee is particularly
interested in securing additional expertise in the curriculum area(s)
of elementary school science or senior biology.
Interested current STAO members, wishing to contribute
to the work of the Safety Committee, are invited to send a ‘curricular
vitae’ to:
Dr. B. Ralph Chou
School of Optometry
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Safety Links
- Canadian
Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
A Canadian federal government agency based in Hamilton, Ontario,
which serves to support the vision of eliminating all Canadian work-related
illnesses and injuries.
- Centre
for Disease Control and Prevention
Recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health
and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information
to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
- Allergy
Internet Resources
If you have an allergy, here is a free discussion group for you!
- Workplace
Safety & Insurance Board
You'll find valuable answers and information
about Workplace Safety Insurance here
- US
Department of Labour : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational injuries and illnesses are
at record lows because of the combined efforts of business, government,
labor, and professional, trade, and community organizations.
- Standards,
Technical and Applications Information - Technika
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Safety Resources
Safety Articles Archive
Safety Articles Archive
The STAO Safety Committee has produced a number of safety publications
which can be obtained from the STAO Store. Visit the STAO Store for more details.
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