One of the things that we as teachers need to do is to create a safe environment for our students. This can mean a lot of different things, but for science teachers, one of those is chemical safety. One resource that I like is this one from the American Chemical Society. It includes information on handling chemicals, teaching safety in the classroom and a safety checklist.
It's also important to note that this is not just for the Chemistry classroom. By developing good chemical safety habits early, students are better prepared when they move on to more advanced classes.
If you are looking for more, Flinn has a free lab safety course you can take.
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