For generations, schools have routinely held fire drills. However, ensuring a safe learning environment is more complicated than staging an occasional drill. Schools and universities should have an integrated school safety plan, and it must address how to manage site hazards in science labs, kitchens and other building areas. It is essential for facilities with potential hazards to provide emergency equipment that protects against serious injuries or fatalities from chemical exposure. Drench showers and eyewash stations usually are the best solutions in these areas. To ensure that drench showers and eyewash units will work correctly, follow ANSI guidelines for weekly and annual testing. Remember that drench showers and eyewash stations are built to meet requirements; any modification of the equipment voids the warranty. Finally, review the safety plan regularly. Even though these issues may not be critical during a routine day' paying attention to important details about the safety equipment ultimately will result in a safer learning environment.