Science Safety Check-Sheet Rationale
Context:
The Science Safety Check-Sheet can be used for Kindergarten through 12th grade. This safety check-sheet was created at Appalachian State University under the advisement of Jeff Goodman, Elementary Education Block II instructor and under the advisement Teresa Wiles, a sixth grade teacher at Mountain View Elementary in
The Science Safety Check-Sheet answered the following questions at
Impact:
The Science Safety Check-Sheet allowed me to discover and locate where the fire extinguisher is on the four-sixth hall at Mountain View Elementary School, this was helpful because I completed my internship in a sixth grade classroom. I also learned what type of safety plans
Alignment:
This assignment aligns with the following DPI program standards:
Standard 17: Elementary teachers understand safety and liability issues in elementary and advocate for appropriate safety materials and enforcement practices in the classroom.
Indicator 1: The safety check-sheet ensures that safety issues and instructions are given to students when completing a science lab.
Indicator 2: The safety check-sheet allows me to research the chemicals and materials in the classroom prior to a science lab or activity ensuring safety.
Indicator 3: I have the knowledge and can comply with the science Safety Laws, Codes, and Standards by completing the Science Safety check-sheet.
Indicator 4: With the Science Safety check-sheet, I model and communicate appropriate safety behaviors with my students. I showed students the importance of knowing where the fire extinguisher, sink, and health records are located.
Indicator 5: I can develop a long-term plan for school improvement with the Science Safety Check-sheet by asking for goggles for each student, a fire blanket, and latex gloves in each classroom.
Science Safety Check-sheet
1.Where is the nearest fire extinguisher?
The nearest fire extinguisher is on the main 4-6 hall beside the boys and girls restrooms. From the classroom, it would take 15 seconds walk to the fire extinguisher.
2.What type of extinguisher is it? (What types of fires is it good for?)
The fire extinguisher is good for trash, wood, paper, liquids, grease, and electrical equipment.
3.Is there a fire blanket?
My teacher, Mrs. Wiles did not know if
4.Where is the nearest fire exit?
The nearest fire exit is beside our classroom.
5. Are escape routes posted? Where?
The escape routes are posted inside the classroom beside the door.
6. Are there safety plans for storms or other major emergencies? What are they?
Safety plans for Tornados and fire are posted inside the classroom beside the door.
7. Are health and/or safety rules posted? What are they?
No
8. Is the Poison Control Center Phone Number posted?
No
9. Where is the nearest phone or intercom?
The nearest phone and intercom button is on the wall in the classroom next to the door.
10. What do you have to dial to get out?
On the phone, you have to push nine then the telephone number.
11. Where is student health data kept?
Student health data is kept in the health room beside the assistant principal’s office at the entrance of the school.
12. Do any kids have any allergies?
Yes
13. Where is the nearest first aid kit?
The nearest first aid kit is at Mrs. Wiles’, the teacher, desk.
14. Is an Epi pen available?
The students have to bring their own Epi pen.
15. Are thermometers used in the classroom? Are they alcohol-based (red or blue liquid) rather than mercury based (silver liquid)?
Yes, thermometers are used in the classroom; they are alcohol based rather than mercury based. The thermometers are not kept in the classroom.
16. Is there water in the room for washing out eyes?
There is a regular size sink at the back of the room. The sink does have a draining problem that no one has fixed or reported.
17. Does the water get hot enough to scald?
No
18. Water and electricity: how close are the outlets to the water?
The nearest outlet to the sink is about 1 foot away.
19. Are extension cords used in the room? Describe their use.
There is one extension cord at the teacher’s desk. The extension cord is used to plug the teacher’s computer and pencil sharper in.
20. Are outlets GFCI protected?
Yes
21. What chemicals are in the room (including cleaners)?
No chemicals and cleaners are currently in the classroom. When the janitor provides the cleaners, my teacher said they have the OSHA labels on the bottles.
22. Are there Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS sheets) for these? [You can get these at http://www2.siri.org/msds/index.php if you need them.]
Yes
23. Is there a hand washing procedure?
Yes, the students use Germ X before lunch.
24. Are there goggles available for kids to use?
No
25. Is there a sanitizing procedure for goggles?
N/A
26. Are latex gloves available?
One pair of latex gloves is available at the teacher’s desk.
27. Are there animals in classroom?
No
28. What are the procedures for handling and caring for the animals?
N/A
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