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Student Chemistry Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
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Student Earth and Environmental Science Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
Student Physics Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
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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 »
FAQs about Dissection Safety Questions about dissection safety? We answer several that customers frequently ask. Topics include chemicals, volatile organic compounds, off-gassing, safety, disposal, and more. View »
Pregnancy and Dissection of Carosafe® Specimens Occasionally we are asked if it is safe for pregnant women to participate in dissection activities using specimens preserved in Carosafe®. The following information is intended to help women discuss this question with their physicians. It can also be used to help schools decide whether or not to allow or require pregnant staff or students to participate in dissection activities. 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 »
Ensuring Safe Labs: Getting Students Engaged Engage your students with a warm-up and 2 classroom activities focused on lab safety. View »
Student Earth and Environmental Science Laboratory Safety Agreement Make sure your students understand safety rules and regulations before starting lab experiments and field studies. Get their buy-in with this agreement. View »
Important Considerations When Purchasing Chemicals These tips will help you develop a well-organized purchase plan before you begin shopping for chemicals. View »
Nine Safe Practices for the Microbiology Laboratory Treat all microorganisms as potential pathogens. While the majority of microorganisms are not pathogenic to humans and have never been shown to cause illness, under unusual circumstances a few microorganisms that are not normally pathogenic can act as pathogens. View »
Pregnancy and Dissection of Carolina Perfect Solution Specimens Occasionally we are asked if it is safe for pregnant women to participate in dissection activities using specimens preserved in Carolina’s Perfect Solution. The following information is intended to help women discuss this question with their physicians. It can also be used to help schools decide whether or not to allow or require pregnant staff or students to participate in dissection activities. View »
Owl Pellets in the Classroom: Safety Guidelines The dissection of owl pellets can provide a valuable learning experience for students at all grade levels. These guidelines will help to ensure that this activity is done in a safe fashion. View »
Infographic: Lab Safety Rules Science labs pose hazards that require safety precautions. These 10 guidelines will help you stay safe. 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 »
How to Store Chemicals Imagine starting the school year with a chemical storage area that’s safer, better organized, and easier to maintain. View »
Lab Safety Do's and Don'ts for Students Use this safety checklist as a handout to acquaint students with the safety do’s and don’ts in the laboratory. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 Grades This comprehensive list will help you differentiate the chemical grades that you'll experience in the lab or classroom. View »
Preserved Specimens: Safety, Storage, and Disposal Information about the storage and disposal of Preserved Specimens. Safety information is also available. View »
Specimens in Carosafe® This introduction to Carosafe preservative and holding solution covers important information about specimen shelf life, specimen handling, disposal, and more. View »
Student Physics Laboratory Safety Agreement Make sure your students understand physics lab safety rules and regulations before starting experiments. Get their buy-in with this agreement. View »