Classroom & Laboratory Safety

1. Classroom & Laboratory Safety Elsinore High School Agriscience 2019-20

2. General Expectations • Ask if unsure. Report if unsure. Do not act if unsure. • Follow Instructions. • Know all safety precautions & equipment so that you can act if/when needed. • Keep areas neat and clean with chairs pushed in in case of emergency. • You are responsible for preventing accidents. • Never handle an unknown substance. Ask first. Source: 123rf.com

3. General Expectations • Alert your instructor of all emergencies and wait for their response before taking action. • Never eat in the classroom unless provided by your instructor. • Wash your hands after handling anything potentially harmful. • Never work alone in a room or lab. • If there is an emergency, stop what you are doing and be prepared to assist. Source: PRWeb -flickr.com

4. Gloves • Gloves are needed anytime we have… • Lab chemicals are being used • Organs or other live tissues are being dissected • Replace any gloves with rips or tears. • Tell your instructor if we are running low on gloves before they run out.

5. Apparel & Footwear • When working with glass, lab chemicals, live tissue, or outdoors, closed-toed shoes are needed. • Do not wear overly-loose clothing when performing a lab. • Dress appropriately if we go outdoors.

6. Eyes & Contact Lens • If you spill a liquid in your eye (chemical, blood, etc.), alert your instructor if you have contacts. • Just because a spill in your eye does not hurt does not mean it is not causing damage. • Always rinse your eyes in an eyewash station in the event of a spill.

7. Glassware • Always clean glassware before using if in doubt. • Cold glass looks the same as hot glass. • Test tubes should always be heated with the open end pointed away from people. • Never use chipped, dirty, or broken glass. Source: ehs.washington.edu

8. Sharps • Always carry sharp objects securely with the sharp end pointed down. • Never try to catch a falling sharp object. • Move away as it falls while alerting everyone nearby. • Always cut away from your body. • Dispose of Sharps in a Sharps container, not a trash can.

9. Heat & Flames • Glass can shatter when heated and gas flames can have flare-ups – always use eye protection when heating or burning something. • Never leave a burner or flame unattended. • Always have a partner. • Long or loose hair or clothing must be tied back. Source: fundraw.com

10. Laboratory Chemicals • Assume every chemical can be dangerous. • Always read the side of the bottle before using a lab chemical. • Once it’s out it stays out. • Never return used chemicals back into a container. • Always turn on a faucet before dumping a chemical • Never add water to acid. • Only the instructor should have access to chemical supply areas. • If you spill a chemical on your skin or in your eyes, immediately flush with water while alerting your instructor. Source: altecweb.com

11. Animals • All animals have the potential to carry serious disease. • Always wash your hands after handling animals • Alert the instructor of any loose animals and wait for their response before taking action. • Never work with animals alone. • Humane treatment of animals is required to be in this classroom. Source: keepanimalshealthy.org

12. Emergency Response Protocols

13. General Principles • Alert your instructor first. • If additional help is needed, call “0” on the phone AND get a neighboring instructor to assist. • After school hours, dial 9-911. (if using a classroom phone) • Assist only if needed or requested. • Stay safe and out of harm’s way.

14. Spilled Chemical/Broken Glass • If there is broken glass or a chemical spill, first alert the instructor. • Next stand guard at a safe distance while alerting everyone else to prevent another student from being exposed. • Be prepared to assist if the instructor asks. • Do not pick up broken glass with your bare hands. • Do not hesitate to leave if there are chemical fumes. • Do not wait to flush with water if you spill a chemical on your skin.

15. Fire • If a fire breaks out, alert the instructor before anything else. • If a fire alarm goes off, stop what you are doing and immediately leave the classroom. • Exit the room and meet outside the gate along the street curb. • Do not leave your class to find someone else. Stay with your instructor.

16. Intruder • Immediately stop what you are doing. • Move into the locker rooms. Check to ensure all doors are closed and lights are off on the way. • Remain absolutely quiet and motionless throughout the lockdown. • Be prepared to act quickly to follow your teacher’s instructions if needed. • If you are no longer safe in your area and a safe escape is not possible, be prepared to fight back using anything you can (books, desks, etc.). • Always follow your instructor’s advice.

17. Allergic Reaction • It is your responsibility to alert the instructor about any allergies you may have and any time your allergies are a problem. • If you have a need for an Epi-pen, state this immediately and state where it is. • If another student is having an allergic reaction, stop what you are doing and be prepared to assist. Source: health198.com

18. Choking • If someone is choking, stop what you are doing and alert the instructor. • Seek additional help if needed (by phone or in a neighboring classroom). • Be prepared to assist the instructor.

19. Seizure • If a student or instructor is having a seizure, push away anything they might strike with their body. • Protect their head with a sweatshirt, backpack, or other padding. • Do not try to hold down their body – allow them to flail freely. • Be prepared to seek assistance from another instructor or with the phone.

20. Unconsciousness • Unconsciousness is always life threatening. • Seek immediate assistance from the instructor, main office, and neighboring instructors if someone becomes unconscious. • Be prepared to check the ABCs – • Airway (is it clear?). • Breathing (look, listen, and feel for breathing). • Circulation (do they have a pulse? Are they turning blue?).

21. Classroom Procedures

22. Locate the following • Exits • Fire Extinguishers • Eye Wash Stations • Spill Station

23. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment • Shoes • Gloves • Mask • Etc. • Always practice safe restraint techniques, even if you know the animal well

24. MSDS- Material Safety Data Sheets • NFPA Diamond 0 – No Danger 4 – DANGER (Potential Death)

25. Farm Lab Safety

26. D U K E Joe Ray Ouch!

27. Lab and Field Safety Accidents can be avoided • Major causes of lab accidents are: • Carelessness • Lack of attention • Inappropriate behavior

28. Safety Equipment Know the location of the nearest fire alarm and other safety equipment.

29. Neatness Keep work area free of all unnecessary bags, books and papers. Tie back long hair and secure loose sleeves or other loose articles of clothing.

30. Cleanup • Clean up your work area. • Put tools and equipment away in their designated spots. • Dispose of all chemicals as directed by your teacher. • Wash your hands with soap and water after working in a laboratory situation.

31. General Always get your teacher’s permission before attempting any laboratory or field investigation. Read procedures carefully!! Notify teacher immediately if any accident/injury occurs- even if minor. Do not use any equipment, chemicals, or machinery unless you are given permission and you trained by teacher. If you aren’t trained, don’t touch.

32. General Never work alone. ALWAYS wear long pants and closed toed shoes when walking around or working on the farm. Stay hydrated but keep a cap on water bottles and sports drinks. Do not store where contamination can occur. No food in laboratory situations.

33. Conduct • Watch where you step. • No running, horseplay or climbing. • No throwing or swinging objects. • No Go Zones- • Horse Barn • Behind cargos and buildings • Pasture/Arena • Don’t touch face, mouth or eyes when working with plants, rocks, soil or chemicals. • Don’t look directly into the sun • Do wear safety goggles to protect eyes and face from danger.

34. Wheelbarrows and Dumpster Report broken wheelbarrows to teacher and discontinue use. Never ride in or run with a wheel barrow. Do not attempt to move the dumpster ramp alone. Check the ramp’s stability before using Dump items as far back in the dumpster as possible. Use a shovel if needed to pile at the back. WEEDS always go in the DUMPSTER. Manure, old plants, bedding, etc. should be dumped in the compost pile.

35. Animals • Never enter an animal pen without permission from teacher. • NEVER FEED animals or put any foreign material in the pen. • Use caution when touching animals. Keep hands away from the biting ends and be aware of animal’s warning signs and mood. • Let animal come to you- NEVER stretch your arm through a gate to touch an animal. • Never hit or kick an animal. • Do not harass or taught animals. • Locked pens are locked for a reason. Take care around those animals and never enter without supervision.

36. Pens Do not open or use items from storage sheds near the animal barns. Close all gates behind you. Keep aisles clear of tools and potential tripping hazards. TWO or more people are required to move panels and stantions. Be aware of hot metal, sharp edges/points, and pinching parts.

37. Tools and Equipment Identification • Square shovel • Round tip shovel • Scoop or Aluminum square shovel • Trenching shovel • Bow rake • Shrub rake • Leaf rake • Bedding Fork • McLeod • Hula hoe • Garden hoe • Post hole digger • Hand trowel • Hand cultivator • Hedge shears • Bypass lopper • Bypass pruner • Phillips screwdriver • Flathead screwdriver • Hammer • File • PVC Cutter

38. Equipment Identification Tractor PTO shaft Weed whacker Tiller Lawn Mower High wheel trimmer Pressure Washer

39. Lopper/Pruners Always carry loppers with the blades facing downward and handles up. Never leave loppers unattended. Put them away. When cutting while standing, always stand to the side, not in front/underneath. When using, keep BOTH hands on the handles. Report dull tools to teacher for sharpening. Do not use when dull.

40. Hand Tools and Other • Clean and oil your tools after each use. • Always store tools in their proper place. • Never use a tool if you are not sure how. Ask teacher for a demonstration. • Use the correct tool for all jobs. • Report broken tools to teacher. Do not throw away. • Never walk up behind someone using a tool. • Always carry tools in front of you with blades pointed down. Never carry over your shoulder. • Be sure other students are aware and out of the way when moving long objects or using tools. • Have another person watch for objects and people as you move long objects. Carry in the same direction as your travel/ • When lifting heavy objects use your legs (not back) and ask for help.

41. Landscaping Always wear landscape gloves. Check the area before you kneel. Never eat anything from the garden without permission. Be aware of insects and spiders. Report bites or stings immediately.

42. Machines • Store gasoline and combustible chemicals in a proper container. • Never leave machines on or running when not in use. • Do not approach someone using a machine. If the operator, do not talk to others unless the machine is turned off. • Never use a machine unless trained and signed off by teacher. Then only use with permission. • If a machine is damaged or is not working properly, report immediately to the teacher and discontinue use. Do not attempt to repair. • Never climb on the tractor or move any gears. • Never touch or step over the tractor PTO. • Always wear the proper safety equipment listed in the manual (gloves, goggles, masks, etc.) • Always recheck the manual before using a machine.

43. Chemicals • Always wear safety goggles when transferring chemicals. • Check the label- wear gloves and masks if indicated. • Label bottles and test tubes accurately. • Immediately flush chemical-exposed eyes, skin, or clothing with large amounts of water. • Never • taste or inhale chemicals • Transfer chemicals with a mouth pipette • Pour water into acid • Stir chemicals with fingers

44. Electricity • Keep work area dry • Be sure all electrical equipment is grounded • Never touch electrical equipment with wet hands • Never overload circuits