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Laboratory signage for microbiology: Is it mandatory for school science laboratories to have a biological hazard sign on laboratory doors and equipment such as incubators and fridges where microorg
Mosquito larvae. I’m putting together some activities for Year 2 students and was wondering if we are still able to use mosquito larvae in the classroom?
Precipitation reaction (sodium hydroxide and barium nitrate): I wonder if you can help me out with another confusing chemical reaction we have observed in our lab.
Banned chemicals/materials list NSW & ACT: Hi there, I have heard that schools in NSW & ACT have updated their list of banned chemicals and materials for use in Science.
This downloadable document is an ASSIST Information Sheet (AIS) concerning a potential asbestos hazard in schools.
Tarantula kept in classroom: Is it perfectly okay to keep a tarantula in a locked container in the classroom?
Classification and storage of nitrates: While updating Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), I found some confusing changes in the listing of some nitrates.
Fume cupboard plumbing. We are about to install a fumehood and the question has come up about its plumbing. Can it be plumbed into the normal waste water / sewer lines or is something else needed?
GHS Signage: Flammable Liquids and Corrosives cabinets.
Australian Standards for window coverings in science labs: Good morning, We need to replace the window coverings in our labs.