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Safety in the Science Classroom

Safety in the Science Classroom. Milwaukee Public Schools Antonio Rodriguez, Acting Science Curriculum Specialist Karen Green, Science Teaching Specialist- High Schools Jude Kesl, Science Teaching Specialist-K-8. School Safety. Covers students and staff Chemical Hygiene Plan

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Safety in the Science Classroom

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  1. Safety in the Science Classroom • Milwaukee Public Schools • Antonio Rodriguez, Acting Science Curriculum Specialist • Karen Green, Science Teaching Specialist- High Schools • Jude Kesl, Science Teaching Specialist-K-8

  2. School Safety • Covers students and staff • Chemical Hygiene Plan • Not just the first week! • Safety Rules/Contract • Safety Equipment and its usage

  3. Chemical Hygiene Plan • Outlines chemical, as well as general safety requirements for Milwaukee Public Schools • Chemical Hygiene Officer • Works with staff to implement and annually review the Chemical Hygiene Plan • Maintains training records, inventories, MSDS • Ensures employees and students have received proper safety training • Must review and sign-off on chemical purchases

  4. MSDS • http://flinnsci.com/ • Go to “Safety” • The Flinn Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Collection • Laboratory Chemical Safety • How to Read a Flinn Chemical Safety Label

  5. Not Just the First Week! • Safety rules must be reviewed with students • Suggested that you model safety procedures for students • Suggested that you test students on safety rules and procedures • Safety posters in classroom are required • Safety equipments must be labeled • Include questions about safety in quizzes and tests throughout the year • Perform “safety drills” in your classroom

  6. Safety Equipment • Personal Protective Equipment • Eye protection (goggles)/face shield • Aprons/coats • Gloves (non-latex) • Safety Equipment • Eyewash station • Shower • Fire extinguisher • Fire blanket • First Aid kit • Telephone • Goggle sterilizer • Fume hood • Acid/flammable chemical storage cabinets

  7. Eyewash Bottle

  8. Safety Audit Findings – Common Deficiencies • Eye wash stations inoperable, blocked • Fire Blankets missing • Fume hoods inoperable, or used for storage • Goggle sterilizer inoperable • Chemical inventory not updated, or found • No MSDS file • Gas shut-offs in locked cabinet, or no sign • Safety Rules not signed by parents • Unlabeled bottles of material

  9. Safety Audit Findings – Other Deficiencies • Unsecured gas bottles • Incompatible materials stored together • Chemicals are stored alphabetically • Flammable cabinets contain non-flammable chemicals • Acid cabinets contain other chemicals • Fire Extinguishers not inspected

  10. Chemical Hygiene Committee NameDept.Phone Antonio Rodriguez Teaching/Learning 475-8790 Karen Green Teaching/Learning 475-8463 Rob Crouthamel Insurance/Risk 475-8555 Vacant FMS Environmental 283-4713 Pat O’Donnell FMS Environmental 283-4714 Gordon Harris FMS Environmental 283-4711 Ray Yankus Career & Tech Ed. 475-8391 Kim Abler Teaching/Learning 475-8051

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