In today’s secondary science classrooms, safety is not optional. It is a professional, legal, and ethical obligation grounded in our Duty of Care. As laboratory experiences evolve and new hazards emerge, educators must ensure their practices align with current safety standards and risk management expectations.

In this practical and timely session, we will address:

• Legal and professional responsibilities for secondary science educators
• Chemical hygiene planning and regulatory expectations
• Supervision, training, and hazard anticipation
• Common safety gaps observed in middle and high school labs
• Strategies to proactively reduce risk and strengthen compliance

Whether you are mentoring pre-service teachers, leading a department, supervising a program, or working directly with students, this session will provide actionable guidance grounded in national standards and real-world experience.

Dr. Ken Roy brings decades of national leadership in science safety, and I look forward to sharing insights from my work in K–12 STEM safety, administration, and consulting. Together, our goal is to help you protect students, protect staff, and protect your district.

Archived video available: https://my.nsta.org/resource/135856/archive-lab-safety-considerations-for-pre-service-and-in-service-secondary-scien