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With an expansive catalog of over 250 Safer courses, modules, and pathways, and verifiable certificates Science Safety’s comprehensive digital academy, the Safer Platform, empowers schools, organizations and industry to build a culture of safety with Safer Science, Safer STEM, Safer CTE, Safer Arts, Safer Cyber and Safer Lab training.

Learn more at: Science Safety

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  1. Three students in lab coats, gloves, and safety goggles observe a microscope in a science classroom with beakers of colorful liquids on the table and a chalkboard in the background.Risk Management and Mitigation in the Science LabRisk mitigation begins with the Hierarchy of Controls, emphasizing hazard elimination to create safer conditions and develop sustainable safety systems.May 265 min readScience Safety
  2. Adult teachers seated around tables in a bright classroom during a professional development workshop, taking notes while a facilitator speaks at a whiteboardImportance of Safety in STEAM ProgramsSafety is a necessity due to the inherent hazards and resulting risks found in STEAM programs. Knowing what to recognize is central to making your rooms safer.Nov 158 min readScience Safety
  3. A scientist in a white lab coat reaching out to a glowing blue holographic atom symbol floating in the air, laboratory backgroundConsider the Benefits of a Chemical Hygiene Officer in Each Middle & High SchoolHaving a Chemical Hygiene Officer Specialist or Lead in each school building just makes sense from a risk management and safety perspective across the USA.Nov 39 min readScience Safety
  4. White microscope on top of black tableLab Safety What School Administrators Need to KnowLegal information on OSHA Regulations, Chemical Hygiene Plans and lab safety regulations for school administrators and lab supervisors in science education.Nov 27 min readScience Safety
  5. Chemistry glassware, flasks and a microscope on a lab bench in front of a dark chalkboard covered in hand-drawn chemical formulas and molecule diagrams, soft siLab Safety Requirements and School AdministratorsLab Safety in schools is a real concern from a risk management perspective, and this article explores scenarios from actual science departments to illustrate.Sep 276 min readScience Safety
  6. Dissection scissors, forceps and scalpels on a dark surface beside a tablet showing drawings of the same instrumentsDissections in Schools: Traditional vs. DigitalVirtual dissection now matches real specimens in recent studies. How schools combine the two, which students may opt out, and the safety rules that apply.Jun 86 min readScience Safety
  7. Occupancy load in STEAM spaces: an overhead view of a makerspace packed with students around 3D printers, a laser cutter and robotics benches while a teacher counts headsOccupancy Load in STEAM Instructional SpacesHow many students can safely be in a science or STEM lab? The occupancy load calculation, the NFPA 101 standards and the 24-student limit research supports.May 1110 min readScience Safety
  8. A tired young woman rests her head in her hand at a desk beside a tall stack of books and a laptopCan My School be Fined for Non-Compliance?Schools can be cited and fined for safety violations. The 2026 OSHA penalty amounts, State Plan coverage, real school cases and how to prepare.Apr 1114 min readScience Safety
  9. Experienced teacher showing a new teacher the eyewash station in a STEAM makerspaceSTEAM Safety Advice for New TeachersSTEAM Safety Advice for New Teachers featuring legal safety standards and better professional safer practices. Must read for all educators!Mar 239 min readScience Safety
  10. Safer Ed promotional graphic featuring headshots of Jeff Angle and Frankie Jackson, with the text “making schools safer” and “Cybersecurity in K12 Education” on a blue, tech-themed background.Cybersecurity in K12 EducationK-12 cybersecurity for districts: CISA's three recommendations, K12 SIX incident data and questions for school leaders.Mar 225 min readScience Safety
  11. A word cloud with large words like RISK, MANAGEMENT, PROJECT, PROBABILITY, and LOSS, surrounded by related terms such as COST, ASSESSMENT, CONSEQUENCES, IDENTIFICATION, and PROCESS.Risk Management in K12 STEAM Programs: Part 2Risk Management in K12 STEAM is about understanding the hazards and resulting risks in STEAM programs as a necessary aspect of reducing shared liability.Mar 2011 min readScience Safety
  12. Concentrated group of multiethnic kids working together on table and cSTEAM for Students with Additional NeedsSafer strategies for teaching students with additional needs in STEAM subject areas using accommodations and modifications to provide equitable learning.Mar 1410 min readScience Safety
  13. A promotional graphic for Safer Ed featuring a headshot of Jaqueline Monteith. Text reads: Safer Ed: making schools safer. STEAM Safety for Students with Additional Needs. The background has blue and white abstract designs.STEAM Safety for Students with Additional NeedsSTEAM safety for students with disabilities: IEP accommodations, physical access checks and a pre-lab checklist.Mar 86 min readScience Safety
  14. Inspector testing an eyewash station in a high school science lab, STEM lab inspectionSTEM Lab Inspections and Legal RequirementsIt is a legal requirement to conduct an annual STEM Lab Inspections in all K12 laboratories. These inspections are seldom conducted in the USA.Feb 1414 min readScience Safety
  15. Science teacher in goggles and gloves checking chemical inventory in a school storeroomResponsible Chemical Management Part 2Ensure that your district and each science department understand responsible chemical management and safer professional practices to reduce liability.Feb 911 min readScience Safety
  16. A presentation slide titled Safer Ed: making schools safer features a photo of Dr. Ken Roy. The subtitle reads “Using PPE to Create Safer Environments” on a blue background with abstract dotted patterns.Using PPE to Create Safer EnvironmentsIn this episode of Safer Ed, Dr. Ken Roy emphasizes the significance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in creating a safer classroom environment.Feb 82 min readScience Safety
  17. A promotional graphic for Safer Ed: making schools safer featuring a headshot of Dr. Ken Roy and the topic Legal Liability in Schools on a blue background with abstract circular patterns.Legal Liability in Schools with Dr. Ken Roy – Safer Ed Episode 1 (S1E1)Safer Ed Episode 1 - show host and a guest discuss school safety and the legal liability schools take on across the curriculum and specifically science safety.Jan 254 min readScience Safety
  18. A colorful flowchart shows steps for chemical safety, including training, awareness, acknowledgment forms, risk assessment, PPE, inventory, inspections, and safe storage, with icons above each step.Science Safety Launches the Science Safety Risk Management Framework (SSRMF) to make Schools and Organizations SaferScience Safety, a leader in science, STEAM, CTE, and laboratory safety, today announced the launch of the Science Safety Risk Management Framework (SSRMF).Jan 242 min readScience Safety
  19. Scientist handling laboratory waste in a controlled environment, focusing on safety and cleanlinessResponsible STEM Chemical ManagementThe topic of responsible STEM chemical management is difficult due to the complicated and challenging nature of the legal and professional safety standards.Jan 1710 min readScience Safety
Science Safety

Science Safety

With an expansive catalog of over 250 Safer courses, modules, and pathways, and verifiable certificates Science Safety’s comprehensive digital academy, the Safer Platform, empowers schools, organizations and industry to build a culture of safety with Safer Science, Safer STEM, Safer CTE, Safer Arts, Safer Cyber and Safer Lab training.

Learn more at: Science Safety

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