General Lab Safety
When should eye protection be worn in the STEM lab?
When should you assume the power is off on electrical equipment?
NEVER!
What should you do after you finish any kind of lab activity?
Clean and organize work area, throw away any trash, turn power off
True or False: You should use caution to avoid spinning components.
True! Spinning components can cause cuts to skin or clothing.
Where do we exit to when there is bad weather?
To the hallway, away from windows
True or False: You are allowed to eat in the STEM lab.
False, you cannot have food, gum, candy, or drinks other than water in the lab
True or False: You can grasp the cord to remove an electrical plug from the socket
False, always grasp the plug and make sure your hands are dry
What should you do when you see broken glass?
Move away and alert the teacher. Do not touch the glass.
What should you keep clear of moving gears?
Fingers and sleeves. Gears can pinch skin and clothing, and can crush fingers.
True or False: Code red means panic
False, Code Red is a lockdown. Teacher will secure room and students will move to the corner of the room and remain quiet.
What should you do if something seems unsafe in the STEM lab?
Tell the teacher immediately.
What should you remove before doing any lab using electricity?
Anything metal: rings, watchbands, bracelets, etc.
If there is a spill in the lab, what should you do?
Immediately tell the teacher and move away from the spill
When should you wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
When you are instructed to do so, and any time when working in the shop area of the lab.
Where do students go for a code yellow?
Students remain in seats in classroom. No exiting the classroom.
What should you do when the teacher asks for your attention during a lab?
Stop, turn off any machinery, and listen to instructions
What should you do before turning the power on?
Turn knobs to the lowest setting, check for any damage prior to using
Where should backpacks and other personal items be kept in the lab?
Away from shop area and at your desk.
When can you touch equipment or materials in the lab?
When you are instructed to do so by the teacher and teacher must be present.
Which emergency plan(s) include students leaving the classroom?
Fire and inclement weather.
What can you NOT wear to lab?
Hair down, dangling jewelry, baggy clothes, shorts and short skirts, and open-toed shoes
How can you tell if electrical equipment may be damaged?
Frayed cords, exposed wires, and loose connections
When may you dump solid waste or broken glass down the drain?
Never! Ask teacher on how to dispose of waste or scrap properly.
How should you handle sharp objects?
Do not touch the blades, hold by handle with blade down, use proper PPE and safeguards to avoid contact with blades.
Where is the nearest fire extinguisher to the STEM lab?
Between the two doors to the STEM classroom