Danger! Handling Hazardous Materials - OMA Spring Workshop
May 13, 2019 |
Oregon Museums Association
2019 SPRING WORKSHOP: DANGER! HANDLING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Monday, May 13, 2019, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Overview
The quiet workrooms and storage areas of museums house a number of items that present danger to unsuspecting museum staff and others. Of primary concern are firearms and ammunition. But many explosive, flammable, and/or poisonous chemicals contaminate objects routinely displayed in museums. From residues found on agricultural tools to vintage medicine bottles, unseen chemicals can be as potent today as when first applied.
Join us and discover how best to identify and deal with collection items that are potentially dangerous: from the obvious (handguns, rifles, and swords) to the unexpected (taxidermied animals and Native American baskets treated with arsenic).
Details
During the workshop, Sarah and Joseph will provide helpful guidelines to facilitate identification of unexpected safety problems in your own collection. The proper handling, care, documentation, and storage of a variety of hazardous materials will be discussed. Joseph and Sarah will explore the practical and ethical issues surrounding the care of historic artifacts. Who may handle what? When? What state/local agencies regulate the handling of these materials?
Presenters
- Joseph Govednik, Director, Cowlitz County Historical Museum
- Sarah Samson, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Renton History Museum
Fees
$ 35 for OMA members
$ 50 for non-members
(Boxed lunch included)
Register now!
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Website:
www.oregonmuseums.org/regional-workshops |
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| Location Information |
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Benton County Museum |
1101 Main Street
Philomath, OR 97370 |
| Website:
www.bentoncountymuseum.org |
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| Contact Information |
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Oregon Museums Association |
| Email:
connect@oregonmuseums.org |
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