SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS

GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

• Safety affects everyone around you, not just you

• Carelessness and unawareness are the two primary causes of accidents

• Report all injuries to your teacher (no matter how minor they are)

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

• Identify potential hazards• Alert other people to hazards• Learn practices that reduce the risks of hazards• Never take unnecessary risks• Always use personal protective equipment• Keep equipment in good condition• Know the steps to take in case of an emergency• Always follow safe practices• Read and follow instructions

CHEMICAL HAZARDS

• Some water quality chemicals are hazardous

• Always use safety glasses when using chemical test kits

LIVE ANIMAL HAZARDS

• Redclaw crawfish have strong claws and sharp spines…handle with care!

• Beware of snakes, spiders, fire ants, and stinging insects

• Be sure to inform teacher if you are allergic to any of the above

WATER HAZARDS

• Do not go near the outdoor pond if you can’t swim

• Do not go near the outdoor pond alone if the greenhouse is closed up for winter

• Do not run or jump off of the pier

• The pier has a ladder on each end; do not try to climb out on land if you fall in the pond

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• Water and electricity DO NOT MIX!

• All electrical outlets in the greenhouses have ground-fault interrupters and circuit breakers but keep them dry

• Never plug in a device with a wet plug

• Do not use any power tool around water or standing on a metal ladder

HEAT HAZARDS

• Greenhouses are equipped with natural gas heaters that put out a lot of heat (200,000 BTUs) and they get HOT!

• Tanks are equipped with 1800 watt water heaters and they get extremely HOT!

• Leave water heaters under water for at least 5 minutes after unplugging…they stay hot for a long time

BEHAVIOR / CONDUCT

• Absolutely NO horseplay allowed

• Do not run, chase, or push another student

• Do not throw rocks, coins, or anything else into a tank or the outdoor pond

• Do not attempt to capture lizards, frogs, tadpoles, or any other live animal

BEHAVIOR / CONDUCT

• If you are not actively involved in a class activity, you are to remain seated at the picnic tables

• Do not write, draw, scratch, or otherwise mark on picnic tables, tanks, or anything else at these facilities

• Violation of any rules may result in you being banned from the outside facilities