Protect Students and Staff: Enhance Science and STEM Program Safety.
Through our partnership with Safer STEM, Ward’s offers powerful safety training, tools, and services that help K–12 schools meet legal safety requirements and create safer learning environments for every subject and grade level.
Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO), we’re here to help you stay compliant and prepared.
Is Your Classroom as Safe as It Could Be? Find Out Now!
Our Safety Readiness Quiz* helps you quickly assess key science and lab safety practices
and provides personalized practical recommendations and resources based on your responses, so you can better understand what’s working well and identify actionable next steps where additional support may be helpful.
- Does your school currently have a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) in place?
- Is a Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) designated at the district or building level?
- Are annual safety inspections conducted in labs, CTE rooms, and other high-risk areas?
- Are student safety acknowledgment forms used consistently across the district?
- Is approved PPE, like goggles, gloves, and lab coats, available for all relevant activities?
- Have all educators completed annual safety training with documentation on file?
Take the Safety Readiness Quiz.
*This quick quiz is for educational awareness and provides guidance and resources tailored to your answers.
Learn more about our partnership with Safer STEM.
If you answered “no” or “I’m not sure” to any of these, we can help.
What We Offer through Safer STEM
Explore our safety-first services and training programs, designed for every role in your school system.
Why It Matters
Every school has the power to create safer classroom spaces, starting with strong lab safety practices. Let’s build a culture of safety together.
Learn more about our partnership with Safer STEM.
Ready to Take Action?
Connect with a Ward’s Science representative here.