Health and Safety

Local Authorities, schools and colleges have a common law duty to look after pupils in their care. Employers also have a statutory duty to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the placements they arrange will be safe (Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974). In this area you will finds links to the main sources of information concerning Health and Safety in an scientific educational context and where to go for further support.

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AQA (5) | Edexcel (2) | OCR Gateway (10) | Activity Resources (1) | Instructional (5) | Learning Resource (2) |

AQA (Showing 5 of 5 available)

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Edexcel (Showing 1 of 2 available)

  • Hazard Symbols
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    Lesson plan, questions, worksheet and a suggested project from Schoolsnet.com about hazards and safety in the science laboratory.

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OCR Gateway (Showing 9 of 10 available)

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Activity Resources (Showing 1 of 1 available)

  • Practical chemistry: health and safety
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    Health and safety considerations for the practical chemistry website, including notes on teachers' and their employers' responsibilities, special risk assessments and reference materials.

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Instructional (Showing 4 of 5 available)

  • RSC: Artificial Sweeteners  (0 KB)
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    An interesting anecdote produced by the RSC about how artificial sweeteners were originally discovered - by accident. Links in well to current health and safety issues.

  • Applied Science: Working Safely In Science
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    Guide to lab safety, the hazards and dangers of practical science from the National grid for Learning Cymru. Includes details of all main topics, ranging from radioactivity to fire extinguishers. Feat...

  • Five Steps to Risk Assessment: free leaflets
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    Health and Safety Executive website with links to leaflets on risk assessment. Straightforward approach which emphasises the need to keep the process simple and clearly distinguishes hazard and risk.

  • Safety in Electrical Testing at Work: HSE booklet
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    This HSE booklet provides basic guidance on safe electrical testing of basic electrical equipment and includes lists of sources and guidance on risk assessment.

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Learning Resource (Showing 2 of 2 available)

  • RSC: Artificial Sweeteners  (0 KB)
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    An interesting anecdote produced by the RSC about how artificial sweeteners were originally discovered - by accident. Links in well to current health and safety issues.

  • Centre for Disease Control: Natural disasters - staying safe
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    Detailed webpage about how to remain fit and healthy following a natural disaster. From the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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