Setting Up Science Laboratories Basic Guidelines

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Setting Up Science LaboratoriesBasic Guidelines Compilers: Rooshi Abedi Kashif Hussain Afreen Kanwal Reviewer: Dr Shehzad Jeeva Zain-ul-Muluk Editor: Raabia Hirani Composer: Akber Hashmani Published by Aga Khan University Examination Board Block C , IED-PDC, 1-5/B-VII, Area, Karimabad Box 13688 Karachi-75950, Pakistan Revised July 2015 All rights reserved This booklet is produced by the Aga Khan University Examination Board for distribution to all its affiliated schools. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I: Introduction 1 Importance of Practical Activities ........................................ ............. 1 Section II: Requirements 1 Number of Laboratories ........................................ ........................ 2 Laboratory Conditions ........................................ .......................... 2 Chemical Storage and Disposal.

1. It is highly recommended that a school should develop a Safety Checklist and establish regular inspection schedules and procedures for checking safety and first-aid equipment. 2. Install fire extinguisher(s), sand bucket(s) and fire blanket(s) in easily accessible locations (general rule to follow is that the accessibility of these

  Checklist