Secondary Science Guidance Leaflets

Concise advice and information on a wide range of topics

PS 01 Pond dipping and Weil's disease (03/96)

What is Weil's disease? Is it serious? Putting the risks into perspective.

PS 01

PS 03 Animals & Plants: Towards a science department policy (09/07)

Factors to consider when formulating a policy.

PS 03

PS 03A The use of animals and plants in school science (06/84)

Joint guidance from the ASE, IoB and UFAW (Universities' Federation for Animal Welfare).

PS 03A

PS 04 COSHH:Risk assessments in situations where microorganisms might be involved (03/93)

Are special risk assessments required?

PS 04

PS 05 Waste disposal contractors (11/11)

Details of contractors who have worked with schools.

PS 05

PS 08 Portable-appliance test machines (09/08)

A summary of manufacturer and supplier information.

PS 08

PS 09 Science class sizes, lab sizes and possible effects on safety (12/04)

An overview of available information and guidance.

PS 09

PS 12 Stainless-steel sinks in school laboratories (04/93)

Advice on their use in the Science Department.

PS 12

PS 13 New and expectant mothers taking part in school science (08/10)

Duties on the employer and particular supposed risks.

PS 13

PS 14 Laboratory furniture and fittings: suppliers and manufacturers (03/11)

A list of suppliers and manufacturers.

PS 14