Classroom Science Safety Checklist |
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1. Have and enforce a safety contract signed by students and parents. |
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2. Identify medical and allergy problems for each student to foresee potential hazards. |
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3. Assess and minimize barriers for students with disabilities. |
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4. Model, post and enforce all safety procedures. Display numbers for local poison control centers and emergency agencies. |
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5. Know district and state policies concerning administering first aid and have an adequately stocked first-aid kit accessible at all times. |
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6. Report all injuries, including animal scratches, bites, and allergic reactions, immediately to appropriate personnel. |
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7. Be familiar with your school's fire regulations, evacuation plans, and the location and use of fire fighting equipment. |
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8. Post and discuss emergency escape and notification plans/emergency phone numbers in each space used for science activity. |
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9. Make certain that you, your students and all visitors are adequately protected when investigations involving glass, heat, chemicals, projectiles, or dust-raising materials are conducted. (goggles, gloves, water source) |
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10. Keep spaces where science activities are conducted uncluttered. |
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11. Limit the size of students working in groups to a number that can safely perform the activity without causing confusion and accidents. |
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12. Do not permit eating and drinking in any space where science investigations are conducted. |
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13. Do not store chemicals and biological specimens in the same refrigerator used for food and beverages. |
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14. Do not use mercury thermometers with elementary students. |
