Science

Safety in the Science Classroom

This document takes a comprehensive look at safety in science classrooms and laboratories of Alberta schools. Current legislation and regulations that impact on teachers and schools have been identified, with implications for teacher training, facility design and safety equipment. The overarching theme of the publication is risk management, with specific attention given to staff roles in promoting safety and ways to reduce or avoid hazards connected with the teaching of science programs. As well, information on hazards and strategies for risk minimization are discussed, in particular, as they apply to the use and management of chemicals in Alberta schools.

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Resource by Chapters:

Part A: General Safety Management

Part B: Specific Hazards