Safety Procedures

Safe practices and a positive attitude to safety should be paramount in science teaching. Teachers and students should develop a safety plan and a set of safe practice guidelines to adopt in the classroom. Here is a recommended list to get you started:

• Never taste, touch or smell any substance unless instructed to do so.
• Tie hair back.
• Roll up sleeves.
• Always stand well clear of heating devices.
• Work quietly and cooperatively when working in groups.
• Maintain careful and constant supervision.
• Pre-trial experiments involving unfamiliar equipment or material.
•  Provide adequate work space.
• Avoid crowding around facilities while working.
• Wear some form of protective clothing e.g. art smocks but avoid dangling sleeves and heavy coats.
• Wash hands thoroughly after all practical work.

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