SAFETY in the CLASSROOM

FIRE EXTINGUISHER  Located next to the main classroom door.  To be operated by the teacher only.

FIRE ALARM  Exit the room and turn right  Proceed down the west stairwell  Exit outside to the south parking lot  Meet up with Ms. Messer and classmates at the rainwater collection barrel

TORNADO DRILL  Exit the classroom and go left  Use the central stairs  Go all the way down to the lower level of the school  Our designated area is the hallway at the bottom of the steps on the lower level  BE QUIET!

LOCKDOWN  Move to the balcony-side of the room  Sit on the floor  STAY CALM  Wait until we are given the “All Clear”  NO TALKING

FIRST AID KIT  Located on top of the classroom sink  If you have an accident, tell Ms. Messer immediately  Seek necessary treatments  Avoid accidents all-together  NO HORSEPLAY  Concentrate on what you’re doing!

X-ACTO KNIVES / BLADES  PAY ATTENTION WHILE CUTTING  Keep fingers away from the blade  Don’t distract others using x-acto knives  Always use cutting mats PROPER BLADE DISPOSAL  Usually taken care of by Ms. Messer  Put blade in proper disposal receptacle OR tape between two pieces of cardboard to throw away

PAPER CUTTERS  PAY ATTENTION WHILE CUTTING  No arms or hands under blade  Don’t assume blade will stay up by itself  Watch long hair, loose clothing, headphone cords around paper cutter blade  Always replace safety guard when finished cutting  RECYCLE PAPER SCRAPS

COMPASS  Very sharp point  Handle carefully!

SCISSORS  Always handle safely  Remember – to keep blades in your fist when walking with them  No running with them!

MARKERS  No sniffing!

RUBBER CEMENT  No sniffing!  Don’t inhale for long periods of time  No tasting or playing with!  Make sure lids are on correctly!  Clean up spilled glue immediately!

BROKEN GLASS  NEVER pick up with your hands!  Use a broom and dustpan.