Rockwall-Heath HS

Annual Lab Safety Refresher Training

MSDS Hazard Diagram

Health

Flammability

Reactivity

Special Concerns

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

Safety Symbols

Safety Symbols

Safety Symbols

Safety Symbols

Safety Features of the Room Draw a map of the room listing the

following safety features:– Fire extinguishers (2)– Fire blankets (2)– Vent hood– Shower– Eyewash– Exits– Glass disposal container– Goggle Case