STEAM Certification Courses

Preventing fires and explosions in laboratories is not very common, however these tragic events still occur and injure staff and students.  These accidents are the result of poor practices, lack of training, lack of chemical understanding and the mishandling of chemicals or equipment in the laboratory.

The National Safety Council has estimated that 5000 safety-related accidents occur in U.S. schools each year. At least 10% of these are science classroom related. This module is designed to help you understand the need for lab safety at a deeper level by looking at individual cases and research.

Safety inspections are intended to identify safety issues or problems that may not be observed or identified as such by the day-to-day occupants of a laboratory. In this module you develop a deeper understand why safety inspections are important and review best practices.

Lab Specialists are responsible for the preparation of labs in chemistry, physics and earth science, maintaining lab equipment — the balances, Bunsen burners, etc. — and our chemical inventory.

School employees must have ladder training if ladder use is required/expected.

Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to vaporize materials, resulting in a cut edge. In this module you learn how to use them more safely.

Laser safety enhances the safe use of laser device in order to prevent or minimize the hazards which accompanies the laser device.

Many classrooms benefit from the use of live animals in the classroom and use this as a springboard for student curiosity into the living world surrounding them.  Explore the various concerns and safer practices if you have live animals in the laboratory.

In this module, we will explore the science of safety regarding equipment guarding as it applies to employees under OSHA and its equivalent in various states.

Ransomware is a type of malware that cybercriminals use to extort money from their victims.

Masks are a simple barrier to help prevent your respiratory droplets from reaching others. Studies show that masks reduce the spray of droplets when worn over the nose and mouth.

The best way to prevent dangerous mercury spills in your school is to get rid of mercury. In this module you learn about the dangers of mercury and how to dispose it safely.

In this module, you will learn various aspects of working with a Metal Cut Off Saw.

Metalworking machines can be dangerous if not used properly.

Metalworking has real-world applications in every aspect of our community. This module covers the various safety concerns involving the use of metal and foundry working tools, equipment, and raw materials.

Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide, and alternative fuel source.

Proper use of the microscope should be reviewed with students prior to use and should be used only under supervision.

Resource library for middle school science and STEM educators and administrators. Legal safety standards noted in these resources may vary from state to state depending on what have been legally adopted by each state and/or local district.