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 quicklyPlace 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