Intermediate Science Safety Training

Moore Public Schools

Chemical Training ◦ Recommended within the first 30 days of

employment

Employee and Student Safety is the most important objective during labs.

Educator Training

Attend a safety professional development course and teach safety in your classroom within the first 30 days of each school year.

Have science safety agreements (available on district website) signed by all students and their parents before they participate in any science experiments. (Store for 4 years)

Notify an administrator and department chair of your safety needs.

Keep an MSDS notebook for your classroom. Provide a copy to the office. (Take with you during fire drills.)

Communicate all emergencies to the administration and district coordinator.

Observe all safety guidelines from OSHA, the state and the school district.

Educator Responsibilities

Communicate safety techniques at the site.

Notify science teams of safety updates.

Conduct and submit safety equipment checks to the district.

Site Representative’s Responsibility

You have a right to possess your own copy of MPS’s written hazard communications plan.

It is available from the Operations/Safety Auditor 216 SE 4th - 735-4045 Or: Site Main Office

Chemical Inventory Lists (CIL) will also be required from your department/site.

If you are exposed to a hazardous substance at work, you should report it to your supervisor who will document an “Employee Exposure Report”

Chemical Hygiene Plan

How to read a Chemical Label

First Aid

Chemical

Hazards

Health Hazards

Find a locked area inaccessible to students.◦ Area needs to have good ventilation, cool area

that won’t get too hot.◦ Find one classroom or area in your school where

most of the chemicals could be stored.◦ Ask your principal if they have a preferred storage

area.

Acids and Bases MUST be stored separately.

Chemical Storage

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)

Chemical

Other Names

First Aid

Hazards

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) Access: Common chemicals often overlooked

◦ Vinegar, corn oil, alka seltzer, yeast, baking soda, baking powder, antacids, etc.

Never have any unattended, unlabeled containers in a classroom!

MSDS sheets need be located with the chemicals in use. ◦ If you add chemicals update storage folder and

office folder.

Flinn MSDS

Safety Goggles◦ Adjustable head band◦ Flexible frame◦ Shatter-proof lens◦ MUST form a seal around the eyes

Safety Equipment - Goggles

Chemical Safety Not Chemical Safety

Safety Equipment - Gloves Latex & Non-Latex Cleaning

◦ While wearing gloves, wash with warm water and soap

◦ Remove and allow to dry◦ Turn inside out for storage

Damaged gloves◦ Discard

Storage◦ Reseal able plastic bag

Safety Equipment - Aprons Plastic & Material

◦ Wash in warm water with soap at the end of each use

◦ Replace if the neck strap breaks◦ Discard and cracked/ripped or damaged aprons

Hair Bands for Girls Plastic Table Cloths Baby Wipes & Extra Paper Towels Extra Trash Bags Tubs for daily equipment use

◦ One per group An area for equipment on lab days

Things You May Want to Have

No Horseplay

All spills need to be cleaned up immediately with a teachers assistance

All electrical equipment properly grounded and safe for movement of students

No enclosed dry ice

Goggles worn when using liquids

Wash hands after experiments

Good Safety Practices

Use only glass equipment which is in good condition

Use plastic with lower grades whenever possible

Store heavy glassware on a lower shelf and away from the edge

Broken glass shall be disposed of in a rigid, puncture-proof container and clearly marked◦ “DANGER - BROKEN GLASS.”

Remind students to read ALL directions

Practice “Safe Science” at every opportunity

Good Safety Practices

Don’t worry

Any Questions or Concerns

Please contact the science coordinator or your site representative

Science Coordinator: Heather Grive◦ heathergrive1@mooreschools.com

Concerned?