Session II Classroom Policies and Procedures

1. Session IIClassroom Policies and Procedures Chemical Hygiene Plan Classroom Environment Blood-borne Pathogens Standard Forms and Assessments Plants and Animals

2. Chemical Hygiene Plan • Located in the Chemical Safety Program notebook housed at each school • CHP was developed to set forth policies, operating procedures, equipment, personal protective equipment and work policies that are capable of protecting staff and students from health hazards presented by hazardous chemicals used in science laboratories of DPS. • It is intended to meet the CHP requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1450 (Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories) and NC Board of Education Policy: Science Laboratory Safety (HSP-F-017). • The recommendations and requirements are taken from: OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, NCDOL, NC. General Statutes • Chapter 2: Personnel Responsibilities • Chapter 3: Science Laboratory Protective Equipment • Chapter 4: Chemical Procurement, Distribution, and Storage • Chapter 5: Emergency Procedures • Chapter 6: Chemical and Hazardous Materials Disposal • Chapter 7: Classroom Environment • Chapter 8: Assessments and Forms • Chapter 9: Appendices

3. Classroom Environment • Only qualified teachers should conduct experiments involving hazardous chemicals • Emergency Procedures are clearly posted • The room is well lit • All emergency equipment is in proper working order • The room is maintained in an orderly condition • A method for inventorying and checking-in and checking-out of chemicals and • equipment should be put into practice • Electrical outlets near water faucets have Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) on them to protect students from electrocution • The room has a functioning intercom/phone system

4. Life Safety NFPA 101 Life Safety Code • Unobstructed Fire Exits • Lab Occupancy • Utilities • Emergency plans • Lighting • Emergency Equipment • Electrical

5. Blood-borne Pathogen Standard 29 CFR 1910. 1300 • Provide protection using universal precautions • DPS Exposure Control Plan • HIV / HEP B • Body fluids and potentially infectious materials

6. Forms and Assessments 8.1 EHS Science Safety Assessment 8.2 Student Contract 8.3 Classroom Check Off 8.4 Laboratory Check Off 8.5 Laboratory Equipment Check Off

7. GENERAL STUDENT SAFETY CONTRACT • This is to certify that I, _______________, have been instructed in, and understand, the following safety components of this science class. • Safety Rules • Use lab only when directed by the teacher ____ • Never work with chemicals without checking labels carefully, and only when • directed by the teacher ____ • Place broken glass and disposables in appropriate designated containers ____ • Report any accident, incident, or unsafe situation to the teacher ____ • Never taste substances without teacher direction ____ • Confine long hair and confine loose clothing whenever working with • flame or chemicals ____ • Wash hands before leaving the lab ____ • Location and proper use of the following safety equipment. • Fire extinguisher ____ • Fire blanket ____ • Eye protective devices (goggles, face shields) ____ • Eyewash ____ • Deluge/drench shower ____ • Chemical dispensing containers ____ • Information on `Right-to-Know' Laws ____ • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ____ • Master shut-off for gas, electricity and water ____ • Heat sources (Bunsen burner, microwave oven, etc.) ____ • First-aid kit ____ • Electrical equipment ____ • Emergency telephone listing & location ____

8. Safety procedures for the following situations: • Fire ____ • Chemical splash to the body ____ • Eye emergency ____ • Chemical spill ____ • Other concerns • Wearing vision corrective contact lenses (yes ____, no ____) Response to Student Violations of Rules • First Offense-Verbal warning from teacher, record is kept of the infraction • Second Offense-Review of rule involved, parents and student sign agreement that the rule is understood and will be followed • Third Offense-Suspension from class for one week, and pending successful conference with parents, teacher, principal • Fourth Offense-Class suspension for the remainder of the year. To the Parent: • Your student will be working in the laboratory during this course. In order to ensure their personal safety, it is important that the above rules are followed. Failure to do so may result in your student's being removed from the lab. I understand these rules and agree that my student will abide by these and all other written and verbal instructions given in class. • Date: ___________ Teacher: ____________________________ • Date: ___________ Parent (s) ___________________________

9. Assessments • Classroom check off – yearly • Laboratory check off – monthly • Student Contracts – yearly • Laboratory equipment check off – monthly • Environmental Health and Safety - yearly

10. Animals • Do not allow dead animals in the room • Be certain that adequately sized and clean cages are provided for all animals. • Students shall not perform dissection surgery on vertebrate animals except under direct supervision of a teacher. • Animals should not be allowed in the vicinity of sinks • Teachers should do an allergy assessment to determine which students may be affected by animals in the classroom. • Never allow bare hands in the animal cage • Change bedding , remove waste, disinfect cage daily

11. Plants • Never use poisonous or allergic causing plants in the classroom. • Never allow plants to be tasted without clear instruction from the teacher. • Teachers should inquire about student allergies associated with plants. • Do not use plants that present hazards from oils (poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, poinsettia other local plants).