GW University Special Topics Course
Introduction to Health and Safety in Museums (MSTD 297.80) (PubH 290.51)
The class is open to nonGWU students attending graduate programs in the Washington DC area via the
DC Consortium, AND to outside students including nondegree students by calling 202-994-5000, and
asking for "Quick Entry." GW alumni may take the course through the alumni audit program.
Credit Hours:
2 for PubH students
3 for MSTD (students who register through MSTD will complete an additional research project with one of
the course directors)
Prerequisites: None (PuBH 221 is recommended but not required for MSTD students)
Course Dates: Summer Session I, 2004 (19 May - 2 July 2004)
Registration: Registration is now open. Registration information is available at www.gwu.edu
Course Registration Nos.
CRN: 32576 (PuBH 290.51, 2 credit hours)
CRN: 32256 (MSTD 297.80, 3 credit hours)
Time: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:10-8:20 pm; 1st class is May 20, 2004
Location: TBA in Ross Hall, GW Campus, 2300 Eye Street NW--next to Foggy Bottom Metro Stop
(with 2 off-site classes, one at a local museum and one at the Smithsonian's Museum Support Center in
Suitland, MD)
Required Text: McCann, Michael. 1992. Artist Beware. 2nd edition. The Lyons Press, New York. Other
readings as assigned.
Course Directors: David Goldsmith (PubH), Catharine Hawks (MSTD)
Methods of Instruction: Lectures, visits to Smithsonian and other local museum facilities, Web quizzes,
1 term paper/presentation done with a partner.
Grading Methods: Best 4 of 5 quizzes -25%; Presentation /paper - 65%; Class participation - 10%
Course Learning Objectives
1) To describe the major health and safety issues in museums and related Institutions relative to
employees, volunteers, and visitors.
2) To identify major health and safety hazards that might be encountered in museum operations (exhibit
preparation, collection management and care, research, and interpretive programming).
3) To provide state of the art occupational safety and health management for museums.
4) To provide an understanding of the pertinent regulations and the role of regulatory agencies in ensuring
safety in museums.
5) To identify procedures to improve public safety and staff emergency response in museums.
6) To describe methods of controlling museum hazards and preventing occupational and environmental
health effects, including occupational safety, fire prevention, electrical safety, machine guarding, local
exhaust, ventilation, hazardous waste handling, and personal protection equipment.
Course Schedule, with dates, details about topics and lecturers is available from either Ms. Hawks or Dr.
Goldsmith. If you have questions, please contact:
Catharine Hawks
Museum Studies Programs
George Washington University
2035 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Tel 703.876.9272
Fax: 202.994.7030
Cell: 703.200.4370
E-mail: [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
David F. Goldsmith, MSPH, PhD
Associate Research Professor
Department of Environmental & Occupational Health
George Washington University
2100 M Street NW, Suite 203
Washington DC 20052 USA
Tel: 202-994-1734; Fax: 202-994-0011
Cell: 202-549-1019
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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