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SAFE SCIENCE Science Safety for Schools BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAFE SCIENCE Science Safety for Schools SUMMER 2015 BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DR. DESMOND BLACKBURN, SUPERINTENDENT SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY Educational Services Facility 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera, Florida 32940-6601 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Amy Kneessy, Chairman Karen Henderson, Vice Chairman Misty Belford John Craig Andrew Ziegler SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Desmond Blackburn DIVISION OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT Ms. Cyndi VanMeter AREA SUPERINTENDENTS Dr. Laura Rhinehart Ms. Jane Cline Dr. Mark Mullins Brevard Public Schools - Safe Science 2015 Acknowledgments SCIENCE SAFETY TASK TEAM SUMMER 2015 Mary Anderson West Shore Jr/Sr High School Jeff Higginbotham Rockledge High School Scott McCord Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Debbie Minor Eau Gallie High School Raul Montes Cocoa High School Richard Regan Stone Middle School Lisa Scott Satellite High School Ginger Davis High School Science Resource Teacher Special Thanks to the Following for Their Contributions to Prior Documents Jean Almeida Bayside High School Andrea Crowley Merritt Island High School Dana Franklin Jefferson Middle School Jana Gabrielski Suntree Elementary Caroline Kent Rockledge High School John Latherow Satellite High School Deborah Marston Space Coast Jr/Sr High School Maggie Molledo Brevard Public Schools Gary Wolfe Eau Gallie High School Morgan Woodard Viera High School Brevard Public Schools – Safe Science 2014 i Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. Brevard Public Schools - Safe Science .............................................................................. 1 Laboratory Safety ............................................................................................................... 2 Lesson Plans .................................................................................................................... 2 Teacher Responsibility ................................................................................................... 2 Science Lab Safety Equipment ...................................................................................... 3 Personal Protection Equipment ..................................................................................... 4 Aprons ........................................................................................................................... 4 Gloves ........................................................................................................................... 4 Eye protection ............................................................................................................... 4 Hearing protection ........................................................................................................ 5 Safe Laboratory Attire ................................................................................................... 5 Shoes ............................................................................................................................. 5 Clothing......................................................................................................................... 5 Contact lenses ............................................................................................................... 5 Long hair ....................................................................................................................... 5 Jewelry .......................................................................................................................... 5 Emergencies in Science Laboratories ............................................................................... 6 Chemical Spills ............................................................................................................. 6 Chemical Fires .............................................................................................................. 7 Clothing/Body Fire ....................................................................................................... 7 Chemical Splash to Eye ................................................................................................ 7 Chemical Spill on Body ................................................................................................ 7 Poisoning....................................................................................................................... 8 Safety Concerns ................................................................................................................... 8 Biotechnology and Microorganisms .............................................................................. 8 Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 8 Conducting Gel Electrophoresis – ................................................................................ 9 Staining DNA.............................................................................................................. 10 Chemicals ....................................................................................................................... 10 Acetone ....................................................................................................................... 10 Acids and Bases .......................................................................................................... 10 Antibiotics ................................................................................................................... 10 Benedict’s Qualitative Solution .................................................................................. 10 Biuret Reagent ............................................................................................................ 10 Bleach ......................................................................................................................... 10 Buffer Solutions .......................................................................................................... 10 Dry Ice and Liquid Nitrogen ....................................................................................... 10 Fehling’s Solutions A and B ....................................................................................... 11 Hydrogen Peroxide ..................................................................................................... 11 Iodine Solutions .......................................................................................................... 11 Limewater ................................................................................................................... 11 Magnesium .................................................................................................................. 11 Nitric Acid .................................................................................................................. 11 Petroleum Ether .......................................................................................................... 11 Plant Growth Hormones ............................................................................................. 11 Potassium Hydroxide .................................................................................................. 11 ii Table of Contents Radioactive Materials ................................................................................................. 12 Sodium Hydroxide ...................................................................................................... 12 Solar Studies ............................................................................................................... 12 Solvents ....................................................................................................................... 12 Stains ........................................................................................................................... 12 Triethylamine (requires approval) .............................................................................. 12 Dissections ...................................................................................................................... 12 Philosophy................................................................................................................... 12 Safety Guidelines for Dissection ................................................................................ 13 Specimen-Animal Waste Disposal Process Checklist ................................................ 14 Specimen Recommendations ...................................................................................... 15 Field Studies/Trips ........................................................................................................ 16 Laboratory Equipment ................................................................................................. 17 Microwave Ovens ....................................................................................................... 17 Centrifuges .................................................................................................................. 17 Compressed Gas Cylinders ......................................................................................... 17 Electrical Equipment/Electricity ................................................................................. 18 Glassware ...................................................................................................................
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