Published Article

Abstract The introduction of rigorous science curriculum requires the coupling of science curiosity with safety awareness. A person need not be advanced in science to understand the importance of safety in science laboratories. Thus, the creation of a culture of laboratory safety requires a broad commitment from all levels of the educational institution. This study intended to evaluate the overall status of safety equipment and student effective learning in technical school laboratories in Akwa Ibom State. It is concluded that what constitutes a safety practice in a science laboratory should never be subjective and that it is very important to emphasize that safety is about learning how to carry out laboratory work safely and not only about rules and regulations, hence students are required to think about responsibility for safety in the conduct of their work. One of the recommendations was that faculty and staff must be leaders in safety: teaching safety to students, continuously promoting safety, demonstrating the importance of safety through their actions, and accepting responsibility for safety. Key words: Safety Equipments, Effective Learning, Technical School Laboratories, Students.