It is expected that students will demonstrate safe procedures.
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RESOURCE
Science Safety Resource Manual
BC Ministry of Education, 2003
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Students who have fully met the prescribed learning outcome are able to:
Identify a variety of dangers in procedures (e.g., cuts from
sharp objects; burns from heating devices; overloading a
circuit; shocks from misuse of electrical equipment)
Identify appropriate equipment for an lab activity (e.g.,
Bunsen burner vs. hotplate)
Identify and use appropriate personal protective equipment
(e.g., hand and eye protection) and procedures (e.g., hair tied
back, clear work area, no loose clothing, no horseplay)
Use proper techniques for handling and disposing of lab
materials (e.g., using tongs, waste receptacles to handle and
dispose of chemicals)
With teacher support, describe appropriate emergency
response procedures (e.g., how to use a fire
extinguisher/blanket, eye wash station, first aid for cuts,
knowing who to contact and how)
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