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Student Chemistry Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
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Substances with a Hazardous Nature but May Have Potential Educational Utility These chemicals should be removed from the schools if alternatives can be used. For those that must be retained, amounts should be kept to a minimum. These are appropriate for advanced-level High School classes only. View »
Multiple Intelligences and Lab Safety How you perceive the world is how you learn about it. Get tips on applying the concept of multiple intelligences to topics and content areas. View »
Chemical Grades This comprehensive list will help you differentiate the chemical grades that you'll experience in the lab or classroom. View »
Substances with Greater Hazardous Nature Than Educational Utility Chemicals in this list have a hazardous nature that is greater than their potential usefulness in many school programs. View »
Student Laboratory Safety Agreement Make sure your students understand lab safety rules and regulations BEFORE starting experiments. Get their buy-in with the Student Lab Safety Agreement. View »
Recommended Safety and Emergency Equipment for the Laboratory These checklists cover the essential safety and emergency equipment you need in the lab. Ready to take inventory? View »
Infographic: Lab Safety Rules Science labs pose hazards that require safety precautions. These 10 guidelines will help you stay safe. View »
Lab Safety: Teacher Responsibilities This general safety checklist highlights essential information for working in the high school laboratory. Get the details. View »
Make Your Lab Greener for Good! Despite Kermit's lament, it's really not hard to be green. In fact, it can save you money, reduce hazardous chemical use, and make your lab a safer, more pleasant environment for you and your students. View »
Chemical Hygiene Plans for Science Classrooms Do you have a chemical hygiene plan for your classroom? This guide will help you develop one. Learn more. View »
Chemistry Laboratory Closeout With the end of the school year approaching, it’s time to start preparing your laboratory for summer break. We've compiled a checklist to help you complete the task. View »
Lab Safety Worksheet Lab classes present unique challenges and opportunities. This worksheet can help students understand safe lab practices and good techniques. View »
Introduction to Green Chemistry Learn tips on how to make your lab greener including chemical replacements, the 12 green principles and new green initiatives. View »
General Rules for Chemical Storage This handy article covers the essential topics for storing your chemicals, including storage area preparation, chemical organization, chemical segregation, and more. View »
Ensuring Safe Labs: Getting Students Engaged Engage your students with a warm-up and 2 classroom activities focused on lab safety. View »
Chemical Disposal Procedures How do I label chemical waste? What can I pour down the drain? Answer these and other questions with this helpful article on chemical disposal. View »
Chemical Accidents & Spills Learn how to quickly assess and handle chemical accidents and avoid dangerous situations in your laboratory. Get started with these general guidelines. View »
Important Considerations When Purchasing Chemicals These tips will help you develop a well-organized purchase plan before you begin shopping for chemicals. View »
Labeling Chemicals and Chemical Containers Since no unlabeled substance should be present in the laboratory at any time, is your lab properly prepared? View »
Student Chemistry Laboratory Safety Agreement Make sure your students understand chemistry lab safety rules and regulations before starting experiments. Get their buy-in with this agreement. View »
How to Store Chemicals Imagine starting the school year with a chemical storage area that’s safer, better organized, and easier to maintain. View »