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.…

Provides information regarding spill control systems in chemical and biological laboratories. Various methods currently in use are described. Suggestions are made for the use of absorbents. (CS)

This reference guide is intended to organize and suggest acceptable practices and procedures for dealing with safety in the area of chemistry instruction. It is intended as a resource for teachers, administrators and other school staff both in planning for science activities and in making daily decisions concerning safety. Sections include…

Safety checklists (week, term, annual) for secondary school science departments are provided. (CP)

Presents two articles which are part of a series concerned with safety in school science in the United Kingdom. The two articles deal with restricted chemicals and experiments. (HM)

The purpose of this safety manual is to provide a resource to help manage and minimize potential risks in science classrooms where students spend up to 60% of instructional time engaged in hands-on activities. This manual contains information on standards, legal aspects, and responsibilities for science safety; general laboratory safety for…

Characterizes a number of the bench-type chemical laboratory hoods. Reports results of a study that determined the levels of protection each type provides, exploring variables such as laboratory air supply systems, face velocity, work practices, personnel movement, and the effect of equipment location in the hood. (CS)

Reports the results of a laboratory safety survey of 37 schools in the Washington, DC area. Discusses the contents of the survey and the status of safety instructions and standards in secondary school chemistry laboratories. Cites efforts to improve instruction in the United States. (CW)

Evaluates and compares common eyewash stations currently being used in laboratories. Discusses types available, installation, water supply needs, and maintenance. Lists current OSHA eyewash station standards. (ML)

Covers use of cryogenic fluids, discussing physical properties, hazards to personnel, flammability, storage, transfer, and disposal. (JM)

Following a brief description of the major components found effective in school safety programs (safety management, education, and services) and data on school accidents in Iowa, this book addresses various aspects of safety related to science instruction, emphasizing that responsibility for safety must be shared by both teacher and students.…