CRIME LABORATORY
A.1. General (for all Laboratories)
A.1.1. The laboratories are properly lighted and well ventilated.
A.1.2. Each laboratory room has at least two exits.
A.1.3. The laboratory furniture conforms to accepted standards.
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A.1.4. Furniture arrangement allows free flow of traffic and students can work comfortably without interference from others.
A.1.5. Gas, water and electricity are readily available in rooms and places where their use would normally be demanded.
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A.1.6. There is a demonstrable table equipped with a sink, water and electrical and gas outlets.
A.1.7. Separate storage space is provided for laboratory supplies and equipment.
A.1.8. The instructor can observe all students and move easily and quickly to reach a student.
A.1.9. A fire extinguisher is accessible and the staff and students receive instructions on how to use it.
A.1.10. A first aid kit, chart for antidotes and neutralizing solution are accessible in each laboratory room.
A.1.11.Instructors and assistants are trained in treating burns, cuts and bleedings.
A.1.12.There are adequate safety precautions provided for inflammable, toxic and other dangerous chemicals.
A.1.13.A set of books or manual for teachers and student reference is readily available in each laboratory.
A.2 Specific (for Natural Science Laboratory)
A.2.1 Chemistry
A.2.1.1 There is adequate working space for each student.
A.2.1.3 Laboratory table tops are chemically resistant.
A.2.1.2 Laboratory tables are provided with adequate sinks.
A.2.1.4 There are fume hoods whenever toxic and/or obnoxious gases are produced.
A.2.1.5 Students have adequate locker space.
A.2.1.6 Students use plastic goggles and protective aprons for experiments requiring caution.
A.2.1.7 Experiments apparatus and supplies are systematically stored in appropriate shelves, cabinets, etc.
A.2.1.8 All chemicals, liquid or dry, are properly labeled.
A.2.1.9 For special equipment, guidelines in their care and proper use are listed step by step.
A.2.1.10 The apparatus and equipment are listed separately from consumable supplies for easy reference.
A.2.1.11There is a working emergency shower within the laboratory.
A.2.2 Biology (including Zoology and Botany)
A.2.2.1 Rooms have enough sink and faucets for the use of the students so there is no crowding.
A.2.2.2 There is space for pots, aquarium/terraniums and other life cultures.
A.2.2.3 There is available garden space for growing and maintaining plants required for the laboratory requirements.
A.2.2.3 There is available garden space for growing and maintaining plants required for the laboratory requirements.
A.2.2.4 Microscopes, slides, charts and other laboratory equipment are stored apart from chemicals.
A.2.2.5 Specimens on display are properly labelled and neatly arranged in glass cabinets.
A.2.2.6 Where feasible, there are laboratories or stations which are provided with facilities needed for field studies.
A.2.3 PhysicsÂ
A..2.3.1 The electric outlet are clearly labelled.
A.2.3.2 For each experiment, there is adequate provision of equipment/apparatus per group of students.
A.2.3.3 For experiments requiring a change in light intensity, there is an available dark room or its equivalent (use of dark curtain).
A.2.3.4 There is evidence of the improvision of apparatus or equipment which may not be available in the market.
Sample Laboratory Activity
Equipment and Supplies
Calibration Certificate