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AIS: Sterilising agar
This ASSIST Information Sheet details how to sterilise agar. Microwave, pressure cooker or autoclave? Recommendations for best practice.
Science Assist Information Sheet: Real Human Skeletons
This Information sheet covers the History of Human Skeletons & Bone Collections used for educational purposes, Legislation, Ethics, Disposal of…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Sterilising agar or broth
This resource provides recommendations for best practice when making sterile agar plates or broth.
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Decontaminating microbiological equipment, work surfaces and cultures
This resource provides information on decontamination procedures for equipment work surfaces and cultures used to carry out a microbiology activity…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Preparing sterile equipment and media for microbiology
This resource provides information on the preparation and sterilisation of equipment and media for microbiological activities in the school setting.…
Information sheet: Spill kits
This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…
Information sheet: Lab safety and first aid kits
This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…
Science ASSIST Information sheet: Risk assessment
This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Chemical storage
This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Chemical Storage (ventilation)
This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Safety shower and eyewash
This information sheet provides an updated review of several questions related to safety shower and eyewash facilities in school laboratories.
Science Assist Information Sheet: Chemical Labels
All chemicals that are classified as hazardous according to the GHS must be labelled accordingly. This information sheet addresses the…
Science Safety Essentials Resource overview
This document provides an overview of the Science Safety Essentials resources. The Science Safety Essentials resources are designed to be…
Science ASSIST Information sheet for chemical registers, manifests and SDSs
This information sheet provides guidance regarding the requirements for chemical registers, manifests and safety data sheets (SDSs) in Australian school…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Radioactive isotopes and minerals
This information sheet is an updated review of the answers to the following questions, and replaces the previously published Q&As:…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Support for school science
This document provides links to websites that provide support for school science safety and compliance. It contains information on teacher…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Infrared (IR) Thermometers
An infrared (IR) thermometer is an instrument that can rapidly measure the temperature of surfaces of objects and the body…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Neodymium magnets
Neodymium magnets, also referred to as rare earth magnets, are the strongest commercially available permanent magnets whose main component is…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Small and specialist batteries
Batteries come in different shapes and sizes, and may be single use or rechargeable. Proper storage and use of batteries…
Science ASSIST Information sheet: Testing requirements for portable electrical equipment
School science areas use a wide range of portable electrical equipment, including power boards and extension leads, and systems should…
Science ASSIST Information sheet: Top pan electronic balance
The storage and maintenance of top pan electronic balances in a school setting requires special consideration. This information sheet sets…
Science ASSIST Information sheet ‘Pregnancy and the school science workplace’
The risks in school science to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are minimal if good practices are observed. This information sheet…
Science ASSIST Information Sheet: Making slime using borax and related substances
Concerns have been raised amongst school staff, parents and the wider community both here and overseas regarding the use of…
Laboratory Notes: Generation and collection of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas for equilibrium demonstrations
Nitrogen dioxide gas is used to demonstrate Le Chatelier’s principle of equilibrium. The gaseous equilibrium is a mixture of nitrogen…
What Drives Plate Tectonics Worksheet
This downloadable resource looks at verifying the movement of tectonic plates. The resources include a worksheet whereby students use various…
AIS: 3D printer safety
3D printing is a relatively new technology and industry and is also one of the latest technologies to enter schools.…
Laboratory Notes: Preparing chemical solutions
There are a wide range of chemicals used in solution form for various experimental activities and demonstrations in the school…
AIS: Plant and equipment maintenance and servicing schedule
Schools should develop their own maintenance and servicing schedule for all emergency equipment plant and mechanical fixtures electrical and electronic…
Laboratory Notes: Phenolphthalein/NaOH agar cube experiment
Investigating the effect of cell size on diffusion (absorption) rate (speed) is a common investigation carried out by secondary students.…
Laboratory Notes: Food Tests
Food testing is routinely carried out in senior biology classes. Students test a variety of food samples for carbohydrates such…
AIS: Microscope choices for schools
When choosing a microscope consideration needs to be given to the application skill level of staff and students and budget.…
AIS: Refrigerators and freezers in science
This ASSIST information sheet is intended to serve as a general guide when using refrigerators and freezers in the science…
AIS: Latex allergies in schools
This ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) explores latex allergies: What is a latex allergy? Those at risk signs and symptoms. Items…
AIS: Portable Bunsen burners
This downloadable ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) outlines the design features of portable Bunsen burners and explores the safety issues that…
AIS: Safe handling and use of potting mix
This downloadable ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) provides information and guidelines on the safe handling use and storage of potting mix.
AIS: Use of stepladders in school science areas
This downloadable ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) is intended to serve as a general guideline when selecting using and inspecting (maintaining)…
AIS: Asbestos minerals in schools
This downloadable document is an ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) concerning a potential asbestos hazard in schools. Schools may have geological…
AIS: Risk Management and Risk Assessment
This downloadable information sheet is intended to serve as an instructional guide on how to carry out and document a…
AIS: School science area security
This downloadable resource is an ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) on the management of a school's science department. Security of the…
AIS: Recirculating fume cabinets
This downloadable resource is an information sheet which describes the limitations of recirculating fume cabinets in the school science context.…