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 (Showing 8 of 9 available)

Hazards of Waves in the Electromagnetic SpectrumWeb link
Revision for AQA Physics 11.5 with specifications, diagrams, information and a topic quiz with answers. From the Antonine Education UK website.
Hazards of RadiationWeb link
Revision for AQA Physics 11.6 including specifications, diagrams, information and a topic quiz with answers. From the Antonine Education UK website.
RSC: Artificial SweetenersWeb link
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.
Hazard SymbolsWeb link
Lesson plan, questions, worksheet and a suggested project from Schoolsnet.com about hazards and safety in the science laboratory.
National Institute of Health: Heart disease: What causes heart attacks?Web link
Narrated animation from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (USA) describing how heart attacks occur.
National Institute of Health: Diabetes: What is type 1 and type 2 diabetes?Web link
Webpage with basic information about type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
NHS: Diabetes: Available treatmentsWeb link
Online fact sheet from the NHS describing different types of treatment for diabetes.
E-ON: Electric Shock - SafetyWeb link
An interactive quiz about electric shocks and what to do if someone is electrocuted, including removing the power source safely. From the e-on website.

Edexcel (Showing 3 of 4 available)

Hazards of Waves in the Electromagnetic SpectrumWeb link
Revision for AQA Physics 11.5 with specifications, diagrams, information and a topic quiz with answers. From the Antonine Education UK website.
Hazards of RadiationWeb link
Revision for AQA Physics 11.6 including specifications, diagrams, information and a topic quiz with answers. From the Antonine Education UK website.
Hazard SymbolsWeb link
Lesson plan, questions, worksheet and a suggested project from Schoolsnet.com about hazards and safety in the science laboratory.

Guidance (Showing 4 of 5 available)

Applied Science: Working Safely In ScienceWeb link
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 leafletsWeb link
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 bookletWeb link
This HSE booklet provides basic guidance on safe electrical testing of basic electrical equipment and includes lists of sources and guidance on risk assessment.
Technician's Resources: for AQA Units B3, C3, P3 and How Science WorksWeb link
Nelson Thornes website, giving equipment lists, safety notes and general notes for experiments detailed in their AQA GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics texts and CD-ROM.

OCR (Showing 13 of 17 available)

Hazards of Waves in the Electromagnetic SpectrumWeb link
Revision for AQA Physics 11.5 with specifications, diagrams, information and a topic quiz with answers. From the Antonine Education UK website.
Hazards of RadiationWeb link
Revision for AQA Physics 11.6 including specifications, diagrams, information and a topic quiz with answers. From the Antonine Education UK website.
E-ON: Electric Shock - SafetyWeb link
An interactive quiz about electric shocks and what to do if someone is electrocuted, including removing the power source safely. From the e-on website.
NHS: Diabetes: Available treatmentsWeb link
Online fact sheet from the NHS describing different types of treatment for diabetes.
National Institute of Health: Diabetes: What is type 1 and type 2 diabetes?Web link
Webpage with basic information about type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
British Heart Foundation: Heart Disease: Treatments - surgery, transplants and pacemakersWeb link
British Heart Foundation webpage with links to fact sheets and downloads about heart surgery, transplants and pacemakers.
How Stuff Works: Food preservation techniquesWeb link
Website offering information about common techniques used for food preservation.
BUPA: Fractures: A quick medical guideWeb link
BUPA online resource with video explaining types of fractures and their treatment.
National Institute of Health: Heart disease: What causes heart attacks?Web link
Narrated animation from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (USA) describing how heart attacks occur.
NHS: Hole in the HeartWeb link
NHS webpage explaining the basics about hole in the heart. Includes information about symptoms and treatment.
Centre for Disease Control: Natural disasters - staying safeWeb link
Detailed webpage about how to remain fit and healthy following a natural disaster. From the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Hazard SymbolsWeb link
Lesson plan, questions, worksheet and a suggested project from Schoolsnet.com about hazards and safety in the science laboratory.
RSC: Artificial SweetenersWeb link
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.

Practical Activity (Showing 1 of 1 available)

Practical chemistry: health and safetyWeb link
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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