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Hazardous Materials Course Correctional Services Unit II Safety Essential Question How should hazardous materials be handled? TEKS §130.297(c) (5)(C) Prior Student Learning None Estimated Time 1 hour

Rationale Correctional officers may encounter hazardous materials in the correctional setting. Students need to understand the special requirements for handling hazardous materials in order to remain safe. Objectives The student will be able to:

1. Define key terms 2. Identify the categories of hazardous materials 3. List common hazardous materials 4. Use special requirements for handling hazardous materials to

maintain a safe working environment Engage As a class, discuss what materials might be encountered in a correctional institution that would be considered hazardous. Think about industry, medical facilities, criminal acts/bodily fluids, cleaning needs, etc. What precautionary steps need to be taken in each of these situations? What are the dangers involved in each of these scenarios? Use the Discussion Rubric for assessment. Key Points I. Key terms

A. Hazardous Materials – materials that, because of their quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, pose a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment if released into the workplace or environment

B. Hazardous Waste – waste that, because of quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical, or infectious characteristics, may either cause or significantly increase mortality; increase serious illness; or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.

II. Categories of Hazardous Materials

A. Radioactive Materials – contain atoms with unstable nuclei that spontaneously emit ionizing radiation to increase their stability

B. Radioactive waste – radioactive materials that are discarded. They are usually the product of a nuclear process such as nuclear fission, though industries not directly connected to the nuclear power industry may also produce radioactive waste

C. Biohazardous materials – materials containing infectious agents

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(bacteria, molds, parasites, viruses) that normally cause or significantly contribute to increase human mortality, or organisms capable of being communicated by invading and multiplying in bodily tissue

D. Medical Waste – both biohazardous waste and sharps (devices capable of cutting or piercing, such as hypodermic needles, razors blades, or broken glass) resulting from the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings, or research pertaining to the activities

III. Common Hazardous Materials

A. Fuels (gasoline, butane, propane) and items containing fuel B. Perfumes, aftershaves, cologne C. Cosmetics (nail polish/remover, astringent) D. Aerosols (spray paint, hair spray) E. Cleaning supplies (ammonia, bleach) F. Household solvents (turpentine, acetone, mineral spirits) G. Paints (oil- and solvent-based) and paint thinner H. Pesticides, herbicides, rodenticides I. Matches J. Batteries (lithium, wet cell)

IV. Handling Hazardous Materials

A. Protective Measures 1. When possible, use engineering controls such as local

exhaust and general ventilation to limit airborne contaminates

2. Wear personal protective gear such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and respirators

B. Spill Procedures 1. Plan of Action

a. Know the potential locations of spills b. Establish the quantities of material that might be

released c. Determine the chemical and physical properties of the

materials d. Know the hazardous properties of materials e. Identify the locations and contents of spill kits. Spill kits

include i. Neutralizing agents such as sodium carbonate,

sodium bicarbonate or sodium bisulfite ii. Absorbents such as vermiculite, “super sorb,” or

absorbent pillows or dikes. Paper towels, rags, and sponges may be used, but caution should be exercised because some chemicals may ignite upon contact


iii. Plastic scoops and shovels, disposable mops, disposable protective clothing, and containers to receive the spilled material and all items used in cleanup

C. General Procedures 1. If the spill is flammable, turn off ignition and heat sources 2. Attend to any person who may have been contaminated 3. Notify individuals in area of the spill 4. Evacuate nonessential personnel 5. Avoid breathing the vapors of spilled materials 6. Establish exhaust or ventilation

D. First Aid procedures 1. Eye contact – if a chemical is splashed, immediately wash

your eyes and the inner surface of eyelids with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Remove contacts if wearing any

2. Minor skin contact – flush with water and remove contaminated clothing

3. Major skin contact – if spilled over a large area, remove contaminated clothing while using the shower. Wash off the chemicals with a mild detergent or soap and water

4. Ingestion – call Poison Control and seek immediate medical attention

E. Spill Kits 1. Spill

a. Any time that blood or other possibly infectious materials (OPIM) have contaminated items or areas

b. Contamination with dried, caked-on blood or any fluids visibly contaminated with blood

2. Contents a. Neutralizing agents b. Absorbents c. Plastic scoops and shovels d. Disposable mops e. Disposable protective clothing f. Containers to receive the spilled material g. Bottle of disinfectant h. 2 pairs of gloves i. Rags j. Paper towels k. Clear plastic bag l. Red biohazard bag m. Alcohol wipes

3. Procedures for use a. Remove contents from the spill kit package b. Open the plastic bags so items can be easily deposited


without touching the outside of the bag; set the to the side

c. Remove all jewelry and put on gloves d. Place contaminated sharps in a sharps container from

the medical department e. Remove sharps from a spill if applicable

i. Do not touch the sharps with your hands ii. Place the sharps in the sharps container iii. Avoid contaminating the outside of the sharps

container f. Place paper towels on spills

i. If soiled paper towels are saturated, place them in a red biohazard bag

ii. If not saturated, place them in a clear plastic bag g. Apply disinfectant liberally to the infected area

i. Place the used bottle of disinfectant in a clear plastic bag

ii. Allow the disinfectant to sit on the surface h. Use the rags to soak up the disinfectant

i. Place saturated rags in a red biohazard bag ii. Place non-saturated rags in a clear plastic bag

i. Seal the red biohazard bag while keeping it upright to prevent fluids from leaking out

j. Remove gloves i. Pinch the glove approximately ½-inch from the

cuff and turn the glove inside-out ii. Do not touch exposed skin with the outside of the

glove’s surface iii. Slide your free hand underneath the cuff of the

remaining glove and turn it inside-out k. Seal the clear plastic bag l. Wash your hands thoroughly

i. Use warm water ii. Use antibacterial soap iii. Scrub well iv. Rinse thoroughly

4. Contaminated linens a. Put on gloves b. Seal soiled linen in a water soluble bag c. Place the water soluble bag inside a yellow biohazard

bag d. Take the yellow “contaminated linen” bag to laundry for

treatment Activities Divide the students into groups. Have each group develop and present a


news cast on hazardous materials. Allow them to be creative in the type of news cast they present. They may choose to cover a hazardous materials spill, first aid regarding hazardous materials, types of hazardous materials, or proper handling techniques. Students will use the information covered in this lesson and/or material they research on their own. Use the Group Evaluation Rubric, Peer Evaluation Rubric and the Presentation Rubric as needed for assessment. Assessments Hazardous Materials Quiz and Key Discussion Rubric Group Evaluation Rubric Peer Evaluation Rubric Presentation Rubric Writing Rubric Materials Hazardous Materials computer-based presentation Computers with Internet access Resources City of Los Alamitos www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us Environmental Health & Safety, The Florida State University

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American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO www.apwu.org Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Officer Academy

Curriculum, Hazardous Materials video Accommodations for Learning Differences For reinforcement, students will research the classifications of hazardous materials. Once they have established the classes, they will then work in groups to determine which of these types of materials may be used in the correctional setting. They also need to establish which areas of the prison may use those items. Use the Group Evaluation Rubric for assessment. For enrichment, students will write a policy for handling hazardous materials in one of the areas of the prison that may utilize them on a daily basis. For example, students may choose laundry services. They need to create a policy on how to handle storage, spills, and contact with materials that would be considered hazardous in the laundry service; such items might be detergent, bleach, disinfectant. Use the Writing Rubric for assessment. State Education Standards Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education

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§130.297. Correctional Services (One to Two Credits). (5) The student uses first aid, infection control, and

cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a correctional facility. The student is expected to: (C) use special requirements for handling hazardous

materials to maintain a safe working environment. College and Career Readiness Standards Social Studies Standards

V. Effective Communication A. Clear and coherent oral and written communication

1. Use appropriate oral communication techniques depending on the context or nature of the interaction. 2. Use conventions of standard written English.


Name________________________________ Date__________________________

Hazardous Materials Quiz

1) ______Spill kits include all but which of these items?

A) Neutralizing agents

B) Absorbents

C) Plastic scoop, disposable mops, clothes and containers

D) Spill kits include all of the above

2) ______Waste that—because of its physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics—causes or significantly contributes to an increase in human mortality, or an increase in serious illness, and poses a hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise managed.

a) Hazardous waste

b) Biohazardous materials

c) Medical waste

d) Hazardous materials

3) ______Sharps found in spills should be picked up with your hands and placed in the clear plastic bag.

a) True

b) False

4) ______When sealing the red biohazard bag, you should keep it upright to avoid fluid from leaking out.

a) True

b) False

5) ______Perfumes, nail polish, cosmetics, hairspray, and astringent are all examples of what?

a) Common hazardous materials

b) Medical waste

c) Hazardous waste

d) Biohazardous materials


6) ______Which type of contact requires that you flush with water and remove clothing?

a) Eye contact

b) Minor skin contact

c) Ingestion

d) Major skin contact

7) ______Spill procedures should include a plan of action which details potential locations of spills, quantities of material that might be released, and the chemical and/or physical properties of materials.

a) True

b) False

8) ______Utilizing local exhaust, general ventilation, and personal protective gear falls under which of the steps for handling hazardous materials?

a) General procedures

b) Protective measures

c) First aid procedures

d) Spill procedures

9) ______Which of the actions listed below is not part of the general procedure for spills?

a) Attend to any person contaminated

b) Wash eye for 15 minutes

c) Evacuate nonessential personnel

d) Notify individuals of spill

10) ______Saturated paper towels should be placed in the red biohazard bag.

a) True

b) False

11) ______Which is not a common hazardous material?

a) Cleaning supplies

b) Aerosols

c) Fuels

d) Soil


12) ______Which type of injury requires that you call poison control immediately and seek medical attention?

a) Ingestion

b) Eye contact

c) Minor skin contact

d) Major skin contact

13) ______ Which of the following describes materials that contain infectious agents that cause or significantly contribute to increased human mortality?

a) Radioactive Materials

b) Medical Waste

c) Hazardous Waste

d) Biohazardous Materials

14) ______Which type of contact requires you to remove clothing, while showering and washing with mild detergent or soap and water?

a) Major skin contact

b) Eye contact

c) Ingestion

d) Minor skin contact

15) ______Personal protective gear includes all but which of the following materials?

a) Gloves

b) Protective clothing

c) Disposable mop

d) Safety glasses

16) ______What are the areas of injury discussed in first aid procedures?

a) Ingestion

b) Eye contact

c) Skin contact

d) All are areas discussed


17) ______ Which of the following includes biohazardous waste and sharps such as razor blades, and hypodermic needles resulting from the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or research pertaining to these activities?

a) Biohazardous material

b) Hazardous waste

c) Hazardous materials

d) Medical waste

18) ______You should always avoid breathing the vapors of spilled materials.

a) True

b) False

19) ______When removing gloves from hands, it is not important to avoid contact with skin by outside of glove surface.

a) True

b) False

20) ______If a material that is flammable is spilled you should leave the ignition running and turn off all heat sources

a) True

b) False

21) ______Which of the following describes materials that pose a significant present or potential hazard to human health and safety or to the environment if released into the workplace or environment.

a) Hazardous materials

b) Medical waste

c) Biohazardous materials

d) Hazardous waste

22) ______A disinfectant is applied after spill is soaked up with paper towels. The disinfectant should be used sparingly.

a) True

b) False


23) ______Which of the following is not a category of hazardous materials?

a) Biohazardous materials

b) Medical Waste

c) Hazardous waste

d) Radioactive materials

24) ______Contains atoms with unstable nuclei that spontaneously emit ionizing radiation to increase their stability.

a) Medical waste

b) Radioactive materials

c) Radioactive waste

d) Biohazardous material

25) ______Which is not a step to take if a chemical is splashed in your eye?

a) Flush your eye/eyelid for 15 minutes

b) Remove your clothing

c) Seek medical attention

d) Remove contacts


Hazardous Materials Quiz Key

1) D 2) A 3) B 4) A 5) A 6) B 7) A 8) B 9) B 10) A 11) D 12) A 13) D 14) A 15) C 16) D 17) D 18) A 19) B 20) B 21) A 22) B 23) C 24) B 25) B


Name_______________________________________ Date_______________________________

Discussion Rubric

Objectives 4 pts. Excellent

3 pts. Good

2 pts. Needs Some Improvement

1 pt. Needs Much Improvement

N/A Pts.

Participates in group discussion

Encourages others to join the conversation

Keeps the discussion progressing to achieve goals

Shares thoughts actively while offering helpful recommendations to others

Gives credit to others for their ideas

Respects the opinions of others

Involves others by asking questions or requesting input

Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively

Total Points (32 pts.)

Comments:


Name_______________________________ Date________________

Group Evaluation

Group 1 Did the group take the assignment seriously?

No Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Could you tell what the group was trying to portray? No Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Was the group portrayal creative? No Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Did the group include the correct elements? No Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Would you like to see this group demonstrate their talent for you in the future? No Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Total Score_______ Group 2 Did the group take the assignment seriously?

No Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10





Total Score_______



No Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10






No Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10





Total Score_______


Your Name___________________________________ Your Group Number_______

Peer Evaluation 1) Name of Student________________________________________ At what level of seriousness did they take this activity?

Not Very Serious Very Serious 0 1 2 3 4

Did they make a significant contribution to the brainstorming process? No Yes 0 1 2 3 4

Did they make a significant contribution to preparing for the skit? No Yes 0 1 2 3 4

What was the level of their participation in the skit(s)? None A Lot 0 1 2 3 4

Would you want to work with this person in a group again based on his or her level of productivity?

No Yes 0 1 2 3 4

Total Score_______ 2) Name of Student________________________________________ At what level of seriousness did they take this activity?






No Yes 0 1 2 3 4

Total Score_______


3) Name of Student________________________________________ At what level of seriousness did they take this activity?






No Yes 0 1 2 3 4







No Yes 0 1 2 3 4

Total Score_______


5) Name of Student________________________________________ At what level of seriousness did they take this activity?






No Yes 0 1 2 3 4







No Yes 0 1 2 3 4

Total Score_______


Name:____________________________________ Date:_____________________________

Presentation Rubric

Comments:


3 pts. Good



N/A Pts.

Topic/Content

Topic discussed completely and in-depth

Includes properly cited sources (if used)

Creativity/Neatness

Integrates a variety of multimedia effects to create a professional presentation (transition and graphics) or appropriate visual aid used

Title slide, table of contents, bibliography are included, using acceptable format

Mechanics

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are correct

Image and font size are legible to the entire audience

Oral Presentation

Communicates with enthusiasm and eye contact

Voice delivery and projection are dynamic and audible

Audience Interaction

Presentation holds audience’s attention and relates a clear message

Clearly and effectively communicates the content throughout the presentation



Name:____________________________________ Date:_____________________________

Writing Rubric

Comments:


3 pts. Good



N/A Pts.

The writing has all required parts from introduction to conclusion in smooth transition.

The writing is interesting, supportive, and complete.

The writing demonstrates that the writer comprehends the writing process.

Accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

The content of paragraphs emphasizes appropriate points.

The writer shows an understanding of sentence structure, paragraphing, and punctuation.

All sources and references are clearly and accurately documented.


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