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to ensure that: |
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the experiments are safe to
use in schools and colleges |
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recognisable hazards have been identified,
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the necessary precautions for safe working
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experiments will be undertaken
in suitably equipped laboratories and/or work
areas with adequate supervision by trained
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good laboratory practices will be observed,
and that as a minimum, the recommended precautions
will be followed. |
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teachers/tutors
undertake their own risk assessments of each
practical before use |
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students do not undertake any practical
without consulting their own teachers/tutors
for advice. |
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| FURTHER
INFORMATION ON SAFETY |
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you are in doubt please refer to relevant standard
safety publications. Those in UK schools or colleges
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Hazcards
(CLEAPSS, 1995) CLEAPSS can be contacted on 01895
251496
Preparing COSSH Risk Assessment for Project Work
in Schools (SSERC, 1991)
Safeguards in the School Laboratory, 10th Edition
(ASE, 1996)
Safety in Science Education (1996) Department for
Education and Employment, HMSO
The ASE will give advice on Safety on 01707 267411 |
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