Every student has the right to a safe learning environment. Science laboratories present a range of potential hazards, and it is critical that teachers and students are aware of their responsibilities; accidents can and do occur. The most common are fire, chemical and thermal burns, cuts from broken glass, absorption of toxic chemicals through the skin, and inhalation of toxic fumes. This program, aimed at students who are not new to science laboratories, covers a range of safety areas, including general safety in science laboratories and specific areas of potential risk in chemistry, biology, and physics labs.

Originally released by Video Education Australasia, 2009. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 13, 2015.

General Safety --(3:36) -- The Chemistry Lab -- (4:29) -- The Biology Lab -- (2:51) -- The Physics Lab -- (4:11) -- When Things Go Wrong -- (4:04) -- Conclusion -- (0:34) -- Credits: Safety in the Senior Science Lab -- (0:42).