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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…
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: 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: 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 Safety Essentials
The Science Safety Essentials resources are designed to be a quick reference guide for new and out-of-field science leaders and…
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 Safety Essentials Risk management in science
The purpose of risk management is to minimise risks that could result in injury to people and/or damage to property…
Science Safety Essentials Risk assessment in science
Risk assessment is an inherent element of the risk management process. The primary document focuses on identifying the level of…
Science Safety Essentials Radiation sources in science
Teaching about radiation helps people develop a balanced attitude and respect for the safe and proper use of radiation. The…
Science Safety Essentials Lasers in science
Lasers come in a variety of types, including small solid-state pointer lasers, and larger benchtop lasers used in senior physics…
Science Safety Essentials First Aid Kits in science
Easy access to first aid kits is essential for safety in the science laboratory. The primary document focuses on the…
Science Safety Essentials Animals in science
Animals are used in schools in a large variety of ways, and for many reasons. The primary document focuses on…
TechNyou: Making Gold Nanoparticles
This online resource demonstrates the making gold nanoparticles. The resource is a video originally produced by the now defunct TechNyou…
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…
Pushes and Pulls
This online teaching resource helps teach young students about forces. The resource discusses students' understandings of forces and motion (i.e.…
Activities for radiation risks and uses
This online resource deals with teaching about radiation safely in schools. The resource has 27 sections on many aspects of…
AIS: School science laboratory gas fitting requirements
This ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) covers aspects of gas fittings in school science laboratory settings. Aspects covered include: Isolation devices…