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Science Facilities: Where can I find policies, national standards etc. to clarify what the Australian Standards are for science rooms in schools?
Science Facilities: Where can I find policies, national standards etc. to clarify what the Australian Standards are for science rooms in schools?
Submitted by sat on 09 May 2014
Answer updated 19 February 2023
Science ASSIST has developed GUIDELINES for the design and planning of secondary school science facilities in Australian schools1
These were specifically written to help in the design of school science areas, and are aligned with Australian Building Codes and relevant aspects of the following Australian Standards for laboratory design and construction, safety aspects and emergency equipment.
This standard contains many general requirements for laboratories as well as a section with some additional notes and requirements for Secondary School Laboratories regarding:
These standards are general in nature for all laboratories, with many aspects relevant for school science areas.
This Standard sets out the minimum requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body of a person who has been exposed to materials which may cause injuries.
For general workplace health and safety and to locate your state/territory workplace regulator please refer to https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/law-and-regulation/whs-regulators-a...
Science ASSIST. 2017. GUIDELINES for the design and planning of secondary school science facilities in Australian schools. Retrieved from the Science ASSIST website: https://assist.asta.edu.au/resource/4175/guidelines-design-and-planning-...