Student Safety Orientation

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

Allergy & Asthma Communication

Information must be given on:Lab Safety FormsEmergency Cards

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

Safety Assessment

Safety Quiz Must achieve 100% before being allowed to

work in the lab.

Safety Section on all lab reportsVisual Assessment of student work behaviors by teacherSafety Violation Tickets List Infraction and Punishment for safety

violations (no lab goggles, horse play etc.)