Nearly 40% of school lab accidents could be prevented with simple start-of-year inspections.

In this episode of Safer Ed, we dive into practical steps schools can take to make science labs, makerspaces, and art rooms safe before the first project begins.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the first weeks of school are the riskiest for lab accidents

• Four essential steps for starting the school year safely:

  1. Preparing instructional spaces

  2. Inspect equipment and PPE

  3. Conduct hazard and risk assessments

  4. Schedule ongoing maintenance

• How safety routines build student trust and engagement

• Quick, actionable tips to integrate safety into daily practice

  
  

Why It Matters:
Safety isn’t extra work—it’s part of teaching. By modeling safe behavior, educators prepare students for success both in class and beyond.

Resources & Links:

• Explore free Safer Ed modules → ⁠https://sciencesafety.com/free-science-safety-steam-safety-and-cte-safety-modules/⁠

• Learn more about school science safety →

  ⁠https://sciencesafety.com⁠

This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by our editorial team before publication.