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Young, Jay A. – Science Teacher, 1997
Highlights the importance of considering the hazards, precautions, and emergency procedures pertinent to the safe handling of chemicals before introducing students to the laboratory. Discusses safety hazards depending on the chemical's properties including flammability, corrosivity, toxicity, and reactivity; eye protection; and physical hazards.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Safety, Safety Equipment

Gerlovich, Jack A.; Parsa, Rahul – Science Teacher, 2002
Reports the results of a National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) study that analyzed science classroom safety. Examines the potential need for a national safety indexing system to rank states with regard to science safety. (DDR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Laboratory Safety, Safety Equipment, Science Facilities