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Laboratory Evacuation Training for Science Teachers
School science labs need to be evacuated in the event of a fire, chemical spill, gas leak, the release of chemical toxins, or other laboratory inciden...
By Kenneth Roy
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There are many safety hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools, and teachers and students should be trained to recognize them and under...
By Kenneth Roy
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How to Properly Dispose Chemical Hazardous Waste
Most middle and high school science laboratories produce chemical hazardous waste, but what exactly is it, and how do you dispose of it appropriately?...
By Kenneth Roy
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Reducing the Risk of Liability in the Lab
If a student gets injured while taking part in a laboratory activity, the science teacher and school district have potential liability for their failu...
By Kenneth Roy
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This blog post describes steps teachers should take to ensure that laboratory freezers and refrigerators are free from safety hazards. Science teacher...
By Kenneth Roy
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Chemical Safety Training for Science Teachers
Academic science laboratories can be unsafe places for teaching and learning due to risks associated with biological, chemical, and physical hazards T...
By Kenneth Roy
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Keeping Labs Safer With Engineering Controls
Engineering controls can help isolate people from hazards and make the lab safer, according to the OSHA/NIOSH “Hierarchy of Controls.” Laboratorie...
By Kenneth Roy
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The Safety Component in Lab Renovations and New Construction
As states continue to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards and STEM curricula programs, science teachers will be asked to engage stud...
By Kenneth Roy
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Power Tool Safety in Science Labs
The use of power tools, such as table saws, drill presses, and miter saws, is becoming more common in science and STEM laboratories. All power tools h...
By Kenneth Roy
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Mercury: The Shining Health Hazard
At room temperature, elemental (metallic) mercury can evaporate to become an invisible, odorless toxic vapor. The warmer the air, the more q...
By Kenneth Roy
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Breakerspaces are areas where students demolish, repurpose, fix, or disassemble appliances, electronics, toys, and other devices to learn ho...
By Kenneth Roy
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Science Activity Safety Checklist
The “Science Activity Safety Checklist,” written by NSTA’s Science Safety Advisory Board, allows teachers to vet any new demonstration, activity...
By Kenneth Roy
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The science teacher must be prepared to clean up minor spills that may occur in the lab and know how to proceed in the event of a major spill. A prope...
By Kenneth Roy
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As many high schools begin adopting curricula that include the study of microorganisms, biosafety must be addressed for a safer lab experience. Bio...
By Kenneth Roy
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7 Safety Guidelines for Guest Presentations
Although guest presenters can offer real-life science experiences to students, they may not be familiar with the safety practices that need to be in p...
By Kenneth Roy