Ensuring a safe learning environment in the science classroom is crucial for both teachers and students. Whether you’re conducting experiments, handling chemicals, or using specialised tools, the right equipment is essential in promoting a responsible and safe school laboratory. This guide will provide you with SLS Select Education’s top safety essentials we think every science classroom should be equipped with.
1.) Safety Glasses
When it comes to ensuring safety in your science classroom, look no further than Bollé’s SAF3900 and SAF3906, which are new and made from 31-33% recycled plastic - making them the most eco-friendly safety specs we offer. SAF3900 is also available in eco-friendly multipack packaging - ideal for when an entire lab needs new glasses. Designed to be worn either on their own or over prescription glasses, these over-spectacles are ideal for anyone requiring extra eye protection. The integrated side shields and brow guards further enhance safety, ensuring comprehensive coverage without compromising user comfort.
2.) Safety Screens
At SLS Select Education, we offer a range of safety screens commonly used during classroom demos, where splashes, spills and flying debris could be a hazard. Our top pick from this range is SAF2032 - by Lascells. Known for their high-quality products, this is the thickest screen we offer, crafted from high-impact resistant 4mm PETG. It also features built in supports, making it easy to use, with no requirement for additional feet or supports during use. This safety screen provides a dependable shield, helping to create a safer learning environment.
3.) Pictogram Safety Labels
Gone are the days of printing and cutting out individual hazard labels for laboratory chemicals. At SLS Select Education, our GHS-CLP Pictogram Label Sheets are a customer favourite. Save time and ensure potential hazards are clearly identifiable by staff and students using this range of self-adhesive labels. Each sheet has 120 labels, and are available as mixed or hazard specific sheets. We offer a comprehensive range of hazard symbols to cover all your specific needs, including Explosive Labels (LAB4574), Flammable Labels (LAB4576), Oxidising Labels (LAB4578), Compressed Gas Labels (LAB4580), Corrosive Labels (LAB4582), Acutely Toxic Labels (LAB4584), Irritant/Toxic Labels (LAB4586), Hazardous to Health Labels (LAB4588), Dangerous to the Environment Labels (LAB4590), and Mixed GHS Labels (LAB4592).
4.) Fume Cupboards
Specifically designed to capture and filter hazardous fumes and particles, preventing them from escaping into the classroom environment, the CAB7428 protects students and staff from inhalation risk. This is a mobile fume cupboard, designed by industry leaders – TCS, which can be used with or without a docking station, providing it has an electrical power supply (docking station required for water and gas supply). The clear view from all sides ensures that both teachers and students can closely monitor experiments, allowing for immediate identification and response to any potentially dangerous situations. We recommend customers contact their TSM for a delivery quote.
5.) Eyewash Stations
Eyewash stations are a critical component of science classroom and prep room safety, providing an immediate response to chemical splashes and other eye-related emergencies. The SAF1378 Eye Pod Station is a safety essential in any science lab, especially for environments where technicians often work alone. Featuring an extra-large shatterproof acrylic mirror, this station enables accurate self-treatment if an accident occurs when no one else is available to assist. Includes sterile saline pods and eye pad dressings, providing immediate relief and care for minor eye injuries.
6.) Fire Blankets
Manage small fires easily with the FSEPR Fire Blanket, ensuring that teachers and students can respond swiftly before a blaze escalates. The fire blanket is 1-meter square and wall-mountable for easy access in emergencies. Compact and simple to use, it’s an essential safety tool that can prevent minor incidents from turning into major fire hazards.
7.) Sharps Bin
For safe disposal of used sharps, the SAF7114 Sharpak Sharps Bin 6L with an orange lid is a safety essential in any lab. This high-quality, single-use container is designed for the safe collection and disposal of fully discharged sharps, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Its VisiLOCK system provides a simple lock indicator, while sequential numbering allows for traceability, making it a reliable choice for maintaining a safe and clean environment.
8.) Chemical Spill Kits
When a chemical spill strikes, be ready to tackle it head-on with the SAF3720 Spill Defence Kit. This compact, all-in-one package includes absorbent pads, socks, bags, and ties, allowing you to easily clean spills involving aggressive chemicals like acids and alkalis. Designed for versatility, this kit is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, ensuring that your classroom is prepared for any emergency spillages.