Science Safety (5.1A, 5.4B)

The student is expected to demonstrate safe practices and the use of safety equipment as described in the Texas Safety Standards during classroom and outdoor investigations AND use safety equipment, including safety goggles and gloves.


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Vocabulary:

Safety: Prevention against hurt, injury or loss

Emergency: An event that needs immediate action or assistance

Laboratory Apron: A garment that protects clothing from chemical or biological splatters and spills

Goggles: An accessory that protects eyes from chemical or biological splatters and spills

Protective Gloves: An accessory that protects hands from heat, chemical or biological splatters and spills

Eye/Face Wash Station: Structure that flushes the eyes and face with water to remove chemicals, debris, or irritants

Safety Shower: Structure that rinses contaminants from the body

Fire Blanket: A blanket made of specially-treated fabric that is used if clothing catches fire

Fire Extinguisher: A piece of equipment that sprays chemicals to put out uncontrollable fires
 

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