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Science Safety Guide Jennifer L Baron
Hawaii Pacific University ED 6450: Science Curriculum and Instruction
April 29, 2007
Letter of Introduction
To inform students and other lab users Safe environment Handling materials, treatment of animals,
disposal, avoiding incidents, emergency action plans
Following Procedures and Safety Steps
Importance of following step-by-step instructions Successful completion and safety Failure to follow directions
Hazard Unexpected results Unnecessary harm
Perform only assigned experiments Restricted Areas Respect laboratory property
Student Conduct in the Lab
Behavior Professional manner No horseplay
Language Clothing Goggles, Lab Coats, and Aprons Food and Drink Bathroom
Arriving and Leaving Lab
Arrival Take seat Look over lab instructions Short lecture Wash hands, put on safety goggles, and other
lab gear Leaving
Put materials away Wash down lab tables Wash hands
During Lab
Contributing Develop lab skills Take notes, record data, writing in lab
notebook Cross out mistakes
Work productively
Handling Equipment
Inspecting Equipment Precaution
Handling and Carrying Microscope Test tubes Knifes
Using Laboratory Equipment
Use for its intended use Follow lab steps carefully
Handling Materials and Spills Mixing Chemicals, Other Materials
Do so if told by the instructor Mix slowly and delicately Use what you need
Spills Acids
Sodium bicarbonate/baking soda Bases
Vinegar
Avoid breathing in vapors Chemicals on skin
Flush with cold water Chemicals in the eyes Touching, tasting, smelling, and looking
Labeling, Storing, and Disposing Chemicals
Labeling Name, strength, date
Storing Laboratory storage room Acids stored in corrosive cabinets Solvents in flammable cabinets Separate acids and bases
Disposal Do not pour down the drain Pour in specified container in fume hood Do not dispose of in trash cans
Handling Animals
Handling and Treatment Dead or alive Humane, non-teasing manner
Allergies Inform instructor Not required to work with animals Student records and medical information
Kept confidential
Other alternatives Uncomfortable while working with, holding, or dissecting Supplemental activity
Working with Plants
Inform instructor of allergies Instructor will provide plants Will never conduct lab experiments with
plants that may cause poisonous reactions or cause allergic reactions
Do not burn plants Do not eat Wear gloves
Working with Body Fluids, Bacteria, and DNA
Serious and handled carefully Spills
5% Lysol, Zephiran, or similar 10% Clorox bleach solution
Biohazard Glassware in autoclave
Knowing the Classroom Safety Equipment and Lab Material
Locations Master shut-off valves, switches Fire extinguishers Eye wash station Body shower Fume hood Safety gear First aid kit Fire alarm Telephone
Emergency Actions
When to call 911 Chemical spill on a person(s) Chemicals in eyes Fire Dizziness or nausea Allergic reaction Someone needs to use safety shower
Emergency Actions
Information to know when calling 911 Accident that’s being reported Address of school Directions to classroom/room number Information about person(s) requiring assistance
Tell school office Inform staff/administrators
Attendance and Make-up Work Policy
Time is limited Schedule Excused absence Unexcused absence
Make-up work Responsible for lab notes, results, and
discussion from lab partners
References
Council of State Science Supervisors Science and Safety: Making a Connection
Flinn Scientific Hawaii Pacific University
Science Safety Laboratory Guidelines Produced by own memory of labs throughout
high school and college More guidelines and information given
throughout the year
Student Contract
Student Understands importance of science safety and
laboratory behavior Aware of additions to guidelines Know parents will be contacted
Parent Gone over guidebook with son/daughter Aware child could be removed from classroom Not receive a grade May not be able to return to lab
Severity of actions