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Category One - Health (Blue) 4 - Can cause death or major injury despite medical
treatment. 3 - Can cause serious injury despite medical
treatment. 2 - Can cause injury. Requires prompt treatment. 1 - Can cause irritation if not treated. 0 - No hazard.Category
Two Fire (Red) 4 - Very flammable gases or very volatile flammable
liquids.3 - Can be ignited at all normal temperatures. 2 - Ignites if moderately heated. 1 - Ignites after considerable preheating. 0 - Will not burn.
Our SchoolSafety Policy Our school is committed to provide, maintain, and improve safe working conditions in its laboratories and classrooms. In all instances RHHS will strive to eliminate at the source, dangers to the health, safety and physical well-being of students and teachers.It is expected that each student and teacher act responsibly in matters of safety and health that promotes a safe working environment.
Who Is responsible for Safety? General
– All students are responsible for a safe working environment
– Teachers are responsible for providing:• Safe working conditions• Safe equipment• Training
Students Students are responsible for reviewing all pertinent
safety programs
Complying with all safe work practices, rules and regulations
Recognizing hazards in the classroom
Reporting unsafe conditions to their teacher immediately
Safe Work Practices
Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area
Know the location of the nearest emergency exit and safety equipment (shower, eye wash, fire extinguisher)
Report all accidents your teacher
Good Laboratory Practices No food or beverages in the labs
Required PPE must be worn while in the lab
Aisles & exits are free from obstruction
Lab benches must be cleaned, disinfected or decontaminated after work is completed
Good Laboratory Practices (continued)
Do not use hoods for storage
Work surface is protected from contamination
Heavy objects are confined to lower shelves
Glassware is free from cracks, breaks or chips
Broken glass containers are available & in use
Personal Protective Equipment
PPE must be worn when in the laboratory
– Eye protection– Protective Clothing– Gloves
• When using chemicals or heat
– Shoes• No open-toed shoes allowed in laboratories
Hazard Communication Primary & secondary containers are labeled with
identity of material, expiration date & hazard warning
Signs on storage areas are consistent with hazards within (I.e. biohazard, flammable)
MSDS are available online
Chemical Storage
Incompatible materials must be segregated Corrosives & flammables must be stored below
eye level Unused & outdated materials must be disposed
of properly Safety carriers must be used to transport all
chemicals Lab carts must have side rails
Waste Disposal Dispose of liquid waste as instructed by teacher
Separate waste streams by type (biological, chemical), if necessary
Use approved containers for each waste stream
Label all containers with approved labels
Do not allow waste to accumulate on floors, in corners or under shelves
Safety Equipment
Know the location of safety equipment– Safety showers, eye wash stations & fire
extinguishers
Make sure safety equipment & exits are not blocked
Spill team list and emergency numbers must be posted in labs next to phone
Emergency Evacuation
Know your exit route
Know the location of fire alarm pull-stations
Notify your teacher of any unsafe conditions