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Occupancy Load Overcrowding in School Labs
Occupancy load overcrowding in a science lab is not just a scheduling problem. It is a safety problem. Unlike traditional classrooms, science labs contain gas

CTE Safety Month: Building Safer Career Pathways
Celebrate Career Technical Education (CTE) Safety Month with safer labs, industry-aligned safety pathways, and certifications for hands-on student learning.

Cybersecurity in Schools: Protect Student Data
Cybersecurity in schools is vital as attackers target student data with malware, phishing, and ransomware. Strong protection keeps learners safe.

Safer STEM for New Teachers
This article discusses how adopting Safer STEM strategies can minimize risk, boost confidence, and empower new teachers to create safer lab environments.

National STEM/STEAM Day: Why It Matters
National STEM/STEAM Day celebrates curiosity, creativity, and safe hands-on learning—empowering every student, especially girls, to explore and thrive in STEM.

Safer STEM: Building a Culture of Confidence in Every Science Classroom
Science Safety’s Safer STEM platform delivers free, expert-designed modules that empower teachers and students to master safety practices.

Strengthening School Safety for Students With Additional Needs
Adaptive classrooms, clear protocols, and inclusive emergency planning help schools protect students with additional needs and support safe learning for all.
Turning Down the Volume: Protecting Student Hearing in Schools
Protecting student hearing is increasingly urgent, as students in music rooms to CTE labs face hidden noise risks—and AI tools plus safe practices can help schools respond.

New Jersey Science Teacher Shortage? NJ DOE Has a Fix For You – Don’t forget Safety.
An important regulatory change is now in effect in New Jersey schools to increase the number of science teachers. However, many local education officials are

Science Safety Lab Rules for Kids
Science experiments are vital for kids. They are useful in understanding the theories and concepts of science that can not be comprehended alone by science

Chemical Hygiene Officer
Learn More About the Chemical Hygiene Officer Certificate Pathway The responsibilities of this position require the District Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) to: Develop and implement

Schools in states governed by OSHA are required to have a Chemical Hygiene Officer
Schools in states that are governed by OSHA regulations are required to have a Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) to support, guide, and train their staff