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Safety Features and Procedures

Safety Features and Procedures. Fume Hood. In the classroom Vented, protected lab space used for dangerous or toxic experiments Waste chemicals are stored here for safety. Fire Extinguisher. In the classroom Rated for all types of fires Use in an EMERGENCY only. Fire Blanket.

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Safety Features and Procedures

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  1. Safety Features and Procedures

  2. Fume Hood • In the classroom • Vented, protected lab space used for dangerous or toxic experiments • Waste chemicals are stored here for safety

  3. Fire Extinguisher • In the classroom • Rated for all types of fires • Use in an EMERGENCY only

  4. Fire Blanket • In the classroom • For use on PEOPLE • Roll the person up, pat them down • Use in an EMERGENCY only

  5. Eye Wash Station • In the classroom • Harmful chemicals – you must rinse for 15 minutes • Hold your eye(s) open with your hands and use your arm to depress the lever • Avoid wearing contacts during labs

  6. Sand Bucket • In the classoom • Dump a large portion of sand onto a small fire to smother it

  7. Broken Glass Bucket • In the classroom • Specific container for broken glass ONLY • Broken glass NEVER goes in the regular garbage can • NEVER touch the broken glass – the teacher will sweep it up Broken Glass ONLY

  8. Dust Pan and Broom • In the classroom • Use for sweeping up broken glass

  9. Lab Coats/ Aprons • In the classroom • Must be work during all labs and activities that involve chemicals • Replace ON HOOK

  10. Goggles • In the classroom • Must be work during all labs and activities that involve chemicals • Must be worn with or without regular glasses • Replace IN DRAWER

  11. Sinks, Soap and Paper Towels • Located throughout the classroom • Glassware needs to be cleaned after every lab or activity • Hands must be washed after every lab or activity

  12. School Fire Alarm • Stay calm • Turn off/unplug any heat source • Calmly exit the room and building following the evacuation route • Line up with the teacher on the field • Get counted, stay put!

  13. School Code Red • Stay calm • Turn off/unplug any heat source • Calmly close any windows, blinds or doors you are close to • Move away from the windows and doors • Stay quiet

  14. Small Fire • Stay calm • Alert the teacher • Smother the fire quickly • Place a lid/beaker over it • Drop it in the sink and turn the water on • Dump sand on it • Use the fire extinguisher • If the fire cannot be controlled, exit the classroom and pull the fire alarm

  15. Chemical Spill • Stay calm • Alert the teacher • If it is ON you – rinse for 15 minutes • If it is at your station • Neutralize the chemical (if needed) • Clean up the spill safely • Dispose as directed • Sweep up any broken glass and dispose in the broken glass bucket

  16. Chemical Disposal • NEVER put any unused chemicals back into their original containers • Pour chemicals into the labeled waste containers located in the fume hood • NEVER put any chemical in the sink unless specifically told to do so

  17. Pre-Lab or Activity • ALWAYS read the procedure and understand what you are doing • Clear off your workspace

  18. Post-Lab or Activity • Dispose of chemicals properly • Clean and return and equipment • Wash your hands with soap

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