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FAQs about Dissection Safety Interactive
Student Physics Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
Student Biology Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
Student Chemistry Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
Student Earth and Environmental Science Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
Lab Safety Worksheet Document
Important Considerations When Purchasing Chemicals Interactive
How to Store Chemicals Interactive
Labeling Chemicals and Chemical Containers Interactive
Student Laboratory Safety Agreement Document
Chemical Disposal Procedures Document
Preserved Specimens: Safety, Storage, and Disposal Interactive

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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 »
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 »
Important Considerations When Purchasing Chemicals These tips will help you develop a well-organized purchase plan before you begin shopping for chemicals. View »
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Lab An important obligation of every science laboratory teacher is to provide students with the proper safety equipment. You need to understand the differences between the various options for PPE in order to outfit your lab properly. View »
Student Biology Laboratory Safety Agreement Make sure your students understand biology lab safety rules and regulations before starting experiments. Get their buy-in with this agreement. 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 »
How to Store Chemicals Imagine starting the school year with a chemical storage area that’s safer, better organized, and easier to maintain. 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 »
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 »
Labeling Chemicals and Chemical Containers Since no unlabeled substance should be present in the laboratory at any time, is your lab properly prepared? View »
Ensuring Safe Labs: Getting Students Engaged Engage your students with a warm-up and 2 classroom activities focused on lab safety. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Chemical Grades This comprehensive list will help you differentiate the chemical grades that you'll experience in the lab or classroom. 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 »
Lab Safety: Teacher Responsibilities This general safety checklist highlights essential information for working in the high school laboratory. Get the details. View »
Why Do I Have to Wear Goggles? Learn more about why goggles are an essential piece of personal protective equipment. 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 »
Infographic: Lab Safety Rules Science labs pose hazards that require safety precautions. These 10 guidelines will help you stay safe. 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 »
Lab Safety Worksheet Lab classes present unique challenges and opportunities. This worksheet can help students understand safe lab practices and good techniques. View »