Student handbook for 1996-1997 - Southwestern Academy

SAFETY IN THE SCIENCE LABS
All students conducting any experiments in
the science labs are expected to be aware
of and to follow carefully the following rules:
--GOGGLES You must wear at all times,
even if you are away from the lab bench or
at a desk, unless explicitly told otherwise by
the instructor.
--BURNERS Turn off burners any time
they are not in use or not being watched.
--GLASSWARE Examine glassware for
any cracks or chips. Notify the instructor if
you see any damage.
--TO SMELL A SUBSTANCE, wave fumes
toward your nose with your hand. Do not
stick your face over or near the mouth of
any container of substance.
--TIES must be tucked in.
BE AWARE OF THE LOCATIONS AND
USE OF:
CHEMICAL SPILL KITS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE BLANKETS
SHOWER AND EYE WASH
KNOW HOW AND WHEN TO USE EACH
OF THESE SAFETY DEVICES.
--WALK SLOWLY at all times in the lab.
Turn slowly, do not back up; use two hands.
--CLEAN UP SPILLED WATER ON THE
FLOOR Even small amounts must be
cleaned up quickly so no one will fall.
--CUTS OR BURNS, even small ones, most
be reported to the teacher immediately.
--DON’T DRINK WATER from any lab
glassware. Don’t even joke about drinking
from lab equipment.
--DO NOT VARY PROCEDURES of
experiments without explicit permission of
your teacher. A change in procedures might
endanger you and others around you.
SAFETY IN THE ART STUDIOS
Safety precautions are necessary with many
art activities. You will be instructed in
these rules as you start a unit of art study.
Review and follow these safety rules:
--GLASS CUTTING, GRINDING Always
wear goggles when scoring, breaking,
grozing, or grinding any pieces of stained
glass. There are no exceptions.
--SOLDERING All soldering of lead came or
copper foil must be done in well ventilated
areas. Weather permitting, soldering will be
done out of doors. When soldering inside,
set up a fan for proper ventilation.
--LEAD CAME/SOLDER When handling
lead came and solder, you must wash your
hands thoroughly before leaving the art
studio. This is especially important before
handling food. Lead came or solder should
never be placed in the mouth.
--SOLVENTS Only use solvents such as
turpentine, mineral spirits and acetone out
of doors. Again, it is important to wash
your hands thoroughly after using solvents
and before eating.
--SPRAYS, GLAZE, VARNISH, PAINTS,
etc. Only use these noxious substances
dispensed in aerosol cans out of doors.
--UTILITY/CRAFT/BLOCK KNIVES You
will be instructed in proper use of knives.
Never cut in the direction of fingers or other
body parts.
--POWER TOOLS No student may use a
power tool without first having safety
instruction. Prior instruction from other
schools or in the home is not sufficient.
--GOGGLES You must always wear
goggles when you use power tools or when
cutting glass.
Know the location in the labs of fire
extinguishers and first aid kits!
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