Indicates dangers inherent in the use of polythene or polypropylene sinks and presents alternatives to their use. (GS)

Provides additional recommendations as the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 applies to the storage of flammable liquids, provision of safety equipment, responsibility for technicians and faulty apparatus. (GS)

Various safety precautions for the science teaching laboratory are discussed, including rules for pupils, hazards of some reagents, and electrical safety. (SA)

Reviews the English booklet, "Safety in Science Laboratories." Included in the booklet is a discussion of teacher roles in ensuring safety in chemistry and biology laboratories. (SL)

Describes a method for the preparation of hydrogen gas which is safer than conventional procedures. The procedure and equipment are described in detail. (BR)

Presents recommendations sent to schools by the Laboratory Safeguards Sub-Committee in the United Kingdom to prevent hazards of a number of chemicals. How to avoid phosphorous fires and accidents from doing dangerous experiments in chemistry are also included. (HM)

The use of pesticides in the schools is discussed. Some potential hazards include seeds dressed with fungicide/insecticide mixtures, fumigation of animal houses and greenhouses, and storage and disposal of pesticides. (SA)

Methods for organizing and storing chemicals in teaching laboratories and preparation rooms are given, emphasizing storing and handling of flammable liquids. Two appendices are given: (1) flash points and autoignition temperatures of common flammable liquids; (2) content of a kit, with instructions, for cleaning up spills of flammable liquids. (JN)

Several potential safety problems are identified relative to science teaching: the use of bottled gas or alcohol lamps as heat sources, the hazards of Millon's Reagent for testing for proteins, and the use of silicon tetrachloride to demonstrate properties of chlorides. Science teachers are also warned about potentially dangerous procedures…