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This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. It covers the importance of laboratory safety, the responsibilities of different stakeholders, and procedures for inventory management and chemical disposal. The presentation also emphasizes the importance of safe storage and handling of chemicals and provides student safety rules.
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WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS Chemical Hygiene Plan For School Laboratories Powerpoint
The Science Laboratory • Laboratory experiments are crucial to an understanding of science processes and the learning of science content. • The laboratory is a safe learning environment when rules for safety are reviewed and followed.
Why Have a CHP for the WS/FC Schools? It was developed to document all regulations and work practices including: • training on hazardous substances • proper use of equipment • chemical procurement • protective safety equipment • control measures for storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals • disseminating safety information
Why Have a CHP for WS/FC Schools? (continued) • Provide a safe and healthy workplace • Present safety as a part of instruction • Teachers role modeling appropriate safety protocols • Teachers properly storing and dispensing chemicals
Laboratory Safety-Whose Responsibility? It is the shared responsibility of: • The School Board, • The District Superintendent • School Principals • Science Department Chairs • Science Teachers • CH Officers
After the Inventory Determine what hazardous waste chemicals must be safely managed and disposed of.
Chemical Disposal Procedures • Purge identified chemicals from inventory • Waste chemicals should be boxed and stored by compatible families, and labeled, “To be discarded by Hazardous Waste Team,” and stored in a secure and safe place until picked up. • Complete an on-line work order and send to the Maintenance Department. An e-mail should also be sent to Bill Vaught, and copied to Kim Sutton at the WS/FCS Maintenance Department with the work order number, and a complete inventory of chemicals and their approximate amounts that need to be removed. The e-mail should include the location of the chemicals and the name of a contact person to ensure timely removal.
Could This be Your Chemical Storage Scenario? • Aging and unused hazardous chemicals • Poor storage and handling methods.
Acquisition Recommendations • Reasons for an Abundance of Chemicals • Over-estimating necessary quantities • Offered better prices for ordering in bulk • Manufacturers or other businesses donating their excess or “exotic” chemicals • No regular stockroom inventory • Poor labeling or no labeling
Edging along sturdy shelving prevents containers from falling off.
Listen to and read all instructions prior to engaging in a lab. Wear appropriate lab wear. (Safety goggles, aprons, and gloves if suggested by the lab) 3. Notify the teacher if spills or any accidents occur. Student Safety Rules
Monitor All Safety Equipment as indicated by the CHP • Flush eye wash weekly • Flush full body shower monthly • Check for faulty wiring
Laboratory Safety Acrostic • L-- • A-- • B-- • S-- • A-- • F -- • E -- • T -- • Y --
Laboratory Safety Acrostic • Labeling everything clearly is essential • A -- Appropriate containers in good condition • B -- Be careful to follow directions • S -- Store only amounts of reagents you will use • A -- Always wear protective clothing • F -- Food is not to be eaten in the lab • E -- Everything in its place on a shelf • T -- Test safety equipment • Y -- You must remember SAFETY FIRST
