Student Safety Orientation. Origin of Safety Rules School Rules Classroom/Laboratory Rules Lab Safety Rule Agreement National Science Education Standards.
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Origin of Safety Rules
School RulesClassroom/Laboratory RulesLab Safety Rule AgreementNational Science Education StandardsNational Science Teachers Association
Accidents & Injuries
The student must immediately report all accidents to the teacherThe teacher must immediately contact the school nurse The school nurse must decide if medical care is necessaryAn incident report must be completed; one copy to parent, teacher, nurse, and school administration
Emergency EquipmentThe location and proper
use must be covered for:Eye Wash StationsSafety ShowersClassroom PhonesFire BlanketEmergency Pull BoxesFire ExtinguishersFirst Aid KitsEmergency Shut Offs
Preparing for an Emergency
Evacuation DrillsLocate Emergency ExitsIdentify Emergency Meeting LocationsDiscuss Shutdown Procedures
Emergency Responders
TeacherSchool NurseFire Department Emergency Medical Technicians CPR/First Aid/AED Certified Teacher
Personal Protective Equipment
Discuss When and How to Use …Eye ProtectionFace ProtectionGlovesClothingClosed Toe ShoesLab Coat / ApronHair Ties
Animal & Plant Allergy Prevention
Known allergies must be indicated on laboratory safety formsEarly detection and intervention is importantNotify teacher allergy symptoms maybe starting
Routes of Allergen and Chemical Exposure
Inhalation of aerosols, fumes, powders
Skin/Eye Contact
Ingestion of dander, scales, fur, urine, saliva from classroom animals
Ingestion of pollen from classroom plants
Injection through cuts or sharps use
System of Communicating and Limiting Exposure
Teacher to Student CommunicationWell Equipped Classroom EnvironmentPersonal Protective Equipment
Methods of Exposure Control
Personal Protective EquipmentEngineering Controls
Fume Hoods Room Air Exhaust/Ventilation Windows and Doors Master Shut Offs
Administrative Controls Class schedule Sanitary Lab Stations Proper Laboratory
Techniques and Instruction
Classroom Lab Practices
Follow printed and verbal directions for the experimentMinimize books, extra equipment, and chemicals in the lab and walkwaysWear proper clothing and personal protective equipmentUse safety equipment as appropriateFollow the established safety rules
Communicating Hazards
Safety Precautions discussed by teacher before the start of the laboratoryMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) postedDepartment Files Lists of chemicals in the laboratory List of chemicals to be used in the
experiment with hazard information List of proper waste disposal procedures
Chemical Labeling
Red : FlammabilityBlue : HealthYellow : ReactivityWhite : Specific HazardSignal Words on Labels:
Danger: extreme hazard Warning: moderate /
intermediate hazard Caution: lower hazard
Classroom Hazard Signs
Chemical AwarenessBiological AwarenessElectrical AwarenessPhysical AwarenessMechanical AwarenessNoise AwarenessRadiation AwarenessStress AwarenessHi / Low Pressure Awareness
Walking & Working Surfaces
Clear aisles & walkwaysWatch for wet floors around the sinkKeep lab work surface free of excess “stuff”Clean up as you go as long as it can be done safelyClean work area before leaving the laboratory
On-Going Classroom Safety Programs
Safety Lectures given by teacherSafety Inspections of lab work surfaceMonthly Lab Safety VideosParent / Student Lab Safety Awareness NightSafety Rules Review given by teacher
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