1. Science Safety Guide
Jennifer L Baron
Hawaii Pacific University
ED 6450: Science Curriculum and Instruction
April 29, 2007

2. Letter of Introduction
 To
inform students and other lab users
 Safe environment
 Handling materials, treatment of animals,
disposal, avoiding incidents, emergency
action plans

3. Following Procedures and
Safety Steps
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Importance of following step-by-step instructions
Successful completion and safety
Failure to follow directions
Hazard
 Unexpected results
 Unnecessary harm
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Perform only assigned experiments
Restricted Areas
Respect laboratory property

4. Student Conduct in the Lab
 Behavior
 Professional
manner
 No horseplay
 Language
 Clothing
 Goggles,
Lab Coats, and Aprons
 Food and Drink
 Bathroom

5. 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

6. During Lab
 Contributing
 Develop
lab skills
 Take notes, record data, writing in lab
notebook
 Cross
 Work
out mistakes
productively

7. Handling Equipment
 Inspecting
Equipment
 Precaution
 Handling
and Carrying
 Microscope
 Test
tubes
 Knifes

8. Using Laboratory Equipment
 Use
for its intended use
 Follow lab steps carefully

9. Handling Materials and Spills
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Mixing Chemicals, Other Materials
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Do so if told by the instructor
Mix slowly and delicately
Use what you need
Spills
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Acids
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Bases
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Vinegar
Avoid breathing in vapors
Chemicals on skin
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Sodium bicarbonate/baking soda
Flush with cold water
Chemicals in the eyes
Touching, tasting, smelling, and looking

10. Labeling, Storing, and
Disposing Chemicals
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Labeling
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Name, strength, date
Storing
Laboratory storage room
 Acids stored in corrosive cabinets
 Solvents in flammable cabinets
 Separate acids and bases
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Disposal
Do not pour down the drain
 Pour in specified container in fume hood
 Do not dispose of in trash cans
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11. Handling Animals
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Handling and Treatment
Dead or alive
 Humane, non-teasing manner
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Allergies
Inform instructor
 Not required to work with animals
 Student records and medical information
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Kept confidential
Other alternatives
Uncomfortable while working with, holding, or dissecting
 Supplemental activity
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12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. References
 Council
of State Science Supervisors
 Science
and Safety: Making a Connection
 Flinn
Scientific
 Hawaii Pacific University
 Science
 Produced
Safety Laboratory Guidelines
by own memory of labs throughout
high school and college
 More guidelines and information given
throughout the year

19. Student Contract
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Student
Understands importance of science safety and
laboratory behavior
 Aware of additions to guidelines
 Know parents will be contacted
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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
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Severity of actions