Laboratory Safety

The techniques of Science teaching have changed from lectures and demonstrations to those involving a significant amount of “hands on” activities. This is reflected in the new curriculum, which even mandates that certain experiments be carried out. As a...

Laser Safety In The Science Classroom

Like many other technological developments of the twentieth century, the laser has moved rapidly from the scientific research laboratory to widespread use in everyday life. It is possible to design a laser for virtually any wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum...

Mercury Review

There are millions of chemicals cited in the scientific literature and thousands more are being added every year. There is a lot of uncertainty and debate about the human health impacts of any particular chemical. Of the seven major metals know to Greeks, Mercury has...

Safety Beliefs

A summary of the STAO Safety Committee’s beliefs about safety in the science classroom.
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