Science Experiments and Laboratory Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for science experiments and laboratory in school & education settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for science experiments and laboratory in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Brings scientific concepts to life through hands on investigation.
- Links learning to real world STEM pathways and careers.
- Builds precise practical skills and respect for lab protocols.
- Develops critical thinking, hypothesis testing, and data literacy.
- Encourages curiosity and creativity in problem solving.
Typical hazards & measures
- Explosion or high-energy reactions — Use safety screens, shields, and small quantities. Demonstrate risky experiments first and maintain strict supervision.
- Emergency preparedness — Display safety signage, train students on exits, alarms, and first-aid points, and run annual drills for spills, fires, and chemical exposure.
- Group behaviour and management — Set clear lab rules, seating plans, and maximum group sizes based on activity risk. Assign roles, supervise closely, and stop work immediately if safety rules are broken.
- Animal handling — Supervise closely, follow welfare guidance, limit handling, and enforce handwashing after contact. Quarantine animals as needed.
- Spillages and chemical reactions — Provide spill kits, neutralisers, and clear procedures. Demonstrate riskier reactions before students attempt them. Keep quantities small and shield high-risk setups.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Science Experiments and Laboratory to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
- Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.
FAQ
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