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  In the classroom  For use on PEOPLE  Roll the person up, pat them down  Use in an EMERGENCY only

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

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

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

Dust Pan and Broom  In the classroom  Use for sweeping up broken glass

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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