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Chemical Grades
This comprehensive list will help you differentiate the chemical grades that you'll experience in the lab or classroom. View »
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Chemical Accidents & Spills
Learn how to quickly assess and handle chemical accidents and avoid dangerous situations in your laboratory. Get started with these general guidelines. View »
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Chemical Disposal Procedures
How do I label chemical waste? What can I pour down the drain? Answer these and other questions with this helpful article on chemical disposal. View »
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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 »
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Student Earth and Environmental Science
Laboratory Safety Agreement
Make sure your students understand safety rules and regulations before starting lab experiments and field studies. Get their buy-in with this agreement. View »
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Substances with Greater Hazardous Nature Than Educational Utility
Chemicals in this list have a hazardous nature that is greater than their potential usefulness in many school programs. View »
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Labeling Chemicals and Chemical Containers
Since no unlabeled substance should be present in the laboratory at any time, is your lab properly prepared? View »
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Chemistry Laboratory Closeout
With the end of the school year approaching, it’s time to start preparing your laboratory for summer break. We've compiled a checklist to help you complete the task. View »
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Recommended Safety and Emergency Equipment for the Laboratory
Having this essential safety and emergency equipment on hand and ready to use in your lab will help keep you and your students safe. View »
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Preserved Specimens: Safety, Storage, and Disposal
Information about the storage and disposal of Preserved Specimens. Safety information is also available. View »
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Teacher Responsibilities in the Chemistry Lab
This checklist for teachers highlights essential information for working in the high school laboratory and will help you keep safety a priority. View »
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Carolina's Solution Preparation Manual
Instructions for use of the Carolina's Solution Preparation View »
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Creating Your Chemical Hygiene Plan
This article will help you create a chemical hygiene plan (CHP), which states the policies, procedures, and responsibilities to protect you and your students from the health hazards. View »
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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 »
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Why Do I Have to Wear an Apron?
Learn more about why an apron is an essential piece of personal protective equipment. View »
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The EPA's School Chemical Cleanout Campaign
Here’s a practical approach to providing a safer learning environment for students and teachers. View »
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Why Do I Have to Wear Goggles?
Learn more about why goggles are an essential piece of personal protective equipment. View »
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Student Physics Laboratory Safety Agreement
Make sure your students understand physics lab safety rules and regulations before starting experiments. Get their buy-in with this agreement. View »
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Important Considerations When Purchasing Chemicals
These tips will help you develop a well-organized purchase plan before you begin shopping for chemicals. View »
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How to Store Chemicals
Imagine starting the school year with a chemical storage area that’s safer, better organized, and easier to maintain. View »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
