Safety Concerns

The Wild Goose Company is concerned about safety. All of our kits are safety tested to meet ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards and each kit is complete with a Certificate of Conformity. All of our packaging provides any necessary warning labels to inform you of any potential risks. In addition, each science kit provides detailed information in an activity guide that addresses general safety rules as well as general first aid. For those kits that contain any chemicals, appropriate safety information is printed on both the packaging and the activity guide.

The practice of safe lab habits is always encouraged by the Wild Goose Company to avoid unnecessary problems before they can occur.

Safe lab habits include:

1. Performing all activities under adult supervision and asking for help when needed
2. Keeping items out of the reach of young children and pets
3. Reading all directions before experimenting
4. Wearing eye protection and gloves when necessary
5. Washing hands and cleaning up messes
6. Not eating or drinking in the experiment area
7. Avoiding the smell of chemicals or fumes by keeping substances 12 inches away from the student’s nose
8. Disposing of items properly
9. Avoiding all horseplay
10. Not using fire without adult supervision and learning how to use a fire extinguisher

In any lab, whether at school or on the dining room table at home, carelessness can potentially cause an injury. It is important to use Wild Goose chemicals and equipment correctly. Please make sure that safety rules are observed at all times; following the safe lab habits reduces the risk of accident or injury for everyone!