by msander | Mar 28, 2019 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Safety
Introduction No matter what precautions are taken, sooner or later an accidental chemical spill is likely to occur in your laboratory. A responsible science teacher will take steps to prevent spills, make sure proper safety equipment is available to contain and...
by msander | Mar 19, 2019 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Safety
This recent article from the Journal of Chemical Education is an excellent overview of accidents that have happened involving flammable liquids. The authors report 164 children and educators have been injured over a 20 year period. The article also provides useful...
by msander | Jan 10, 2019 | All Science Teachers, Safety
Wearing safety goggles is a requirement for many science activities, especially those involving chemicals. Providing students with clean, comfortable, well-fitting safety goggles that are appropriate for the activity is essential to maintaining student safety. This...
by msander | Dec 20, 2018 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics, Safety
Our “Five-Minute Safety Equipment Inspection” can be used to quickly and easily evaluate the readiness of laboratory safety equipment. According to the OSHA Laboratory Standard, safety equipment should be checked on a regular basis. It is a good policy to document all...
by msander | Dec 2, 2018 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Safety
Introduction: Since its discovery in 1932, PTC paper has been a popular activity for students studying genetics. It is used to determine the genotypes of individuals, and is bitter tasting. It has been tied to the evolutionary advantage allowing some primates to...
by msander | Nov 28, 2018 | All Science Teachers, Safety
Health Canada says it received more than 100 consumer reports over the last year involving batteries — everything from overheating to starting fires. Source: Battery fires: The potential danger hiding in your kitchen junk drawer at Christmas and...
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