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

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Substances with a Hazardous Nature but May Have Potential Educational Utility These chemicals should be removed from the schools if alternatives can be used. For those that must be retained, amounts should be kept to a minimum. These are appropriate for advanced-level High School classes only. 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 »
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 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 »
Chemical Grades This comprehensive list will help you differentiate the chemical grades that you'll experience in the lab or classroom. View »
Lab Safety Worksheet Lab classes present unique challenges and opportunities. This worksheet can help students understand safe lab practices and good techniques. View »
Anatomy and Physiology Safety Agreement Make sure your students understand lab safety rules and regulations BEFORE starting experiments. Get their buy-in with the Student Anatomy and Physiology Lab Safety 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 »
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 Hygiene Plans for Science Classrooms Do you have a chemical hygiene plan for your classroom? This guide will help you develop one. Learn 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 »
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 »
Lab Safety: Teacher Responsibilities This general safety checklist highlights essential information for working in the high school laboratory. Get the details. 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 »
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 »
Important Considerations When Purchasing Chemicals These tips will help you develop a well-organized purchase plan before you begin shopping for chemicals. 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 »
Why Do I Have to Wear Goggles? Learn more about why goggles are an essential piece of personal protective equipment. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Why Do I Have to Wear an Apron? Learn more about why an apron is an essential piece of personal protective equipment. 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 »
Why Do I Have to Wear Gloves? Learn more about why gloves are an essential piece of personal protective equipment. View »