{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"11885371","dateCreated":"1241742642","smartDate":"May 7, 2009","userCreated":{"username":"lydiaknack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/lydiaknack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/11885371"},"dateDigested":1532763906,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"lab reflection","description":"When reviewing my delivery of the laboratory in class I was able to reflect on many things. First, and most obvious, was my body language. My arms were crossed for a great majority of the lab, and although I smiled frequently this can be interpreted as "unapproachable". I did work the room well and was able to converse with each lab group. Will conversing I was able to ask questions that required them to think about what they were doing and guide them to make the interpretations I had hoped for in the lab. I did notice that I still need to work on "wait time" when I ask a question. I also need to work on not answering my own questions and instead perhaps paraphrasing the question that I would like my students to answer. The lab itself went fairly well considering the limitations with equipment and time. The students in the lab were able to make adequate observations and discuss their findings with the rest of the class and myself. I found that there was no direct closure to the lab and I simply asked students that did not complete the lab writeup to come in on their lunch or studyhall periods. I was clear in some of my instructions, but I need to work on chunking and repeating. It is difficult to do this with this audience because they are my peers and I feel as if I am talking down to them when I do this (they are masters level students). I fully understand why it is important to do so.
\nI found many things that I can work on, but I did notice that I was much more comfortable standing in front of the room. I hope that with more experience and further reflections I am able to improve on my delivery of the material to my students.
\nLydia Knack","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"11929385","body":"I also thought your comfort level was much better! And your flow of the lesson was perfect. Similarly, your transitions were smooth, and your lesson was applicable! A couple of suggestions...have students draw procedures after explaining them to see if they understand before they begin. Chunck the lesson itself, like going over what is happening with the water before they work on application. Maybe discussing properties of water and salt..why does one move and not the other?
\nOverall..great lesson!!","dateCreated":"1241876197","smartDate":"May 9, 2009","userCreated":{"username":"monicabd","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/monicabd","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1220366901\/monicabd-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"11885033","dateCreated":"1241742103","smartDate":"May 7, 2009","userCreated":{"username":"lydiaknack","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/lydiaknack","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/11885033"},"dateDigested":1532763906,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"labsafety reflection","description":"The science laboratory reviewed was one in Niagara Falls Ontario. This was a grade 9 through 12 classroom that doubled as a lab. The evaluation of this classroom according to the Safety Checklist for science instruction revealed some interesting points.
\nThe nice quality of the set up of the room is that the lab benches are located on the perimeter of the room. There is an eye wash station at the front, equal distance to both of the lab benches. Shut off valves for the gas are located at the center of the lab benches so it is difficult to turn them on by "accident". A telephone is in the front of the room, and there is an abundance of space in the room. The lab benches are large with plenty of room for materials necessary for science experiments.
\nSince the room is quite old, none of the lab benches are accessible by wheelchair. They are bolted down and can not be moved to accommodated students with this special need. Glassware is stored openly on top of one of the lab benches in a cardboard box which could easily be knocked over by students passing by. As mentioned above there is an eye wash station, but there is only one in the room and no shower. There is no posted evacuation plan, however this is covered as part of the lab safety at the beginning of the year and students are familiar with the plan. A chemical spill kit is located in the common area which ajoins 4 science classrooms and is located directly behind this classroom. Goggles and face masks are available, however it was indicated that they are not cleaned in between use unless visibly soiled. Supplies for the lab are located in the ajoining room and are not located in the lab itself.
\nI feel that this lab needs improvemnt in the safety requirements suggested. I can only say this in my opinion, because I have not been present during a lab and perhaps other safety measures are taken prior to the commencement of the lab. The school does have a nurse, but the main office is quite a distance from the lab, if an emergency did take place it would take several minutes for the nurse to arrive or the student to reach the nurses office.
\nThe school is an old building and certain accommodations would take extensive remodeling (such as showers and wheelchair accessible work stations). The common room is well stocked and is a great safety feature in itself in that students can not wonder in this room (it is only teacher accesible). The layout of the room is adequate in that the teacher can easily observe every group from almost any point in the room.
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\nLydia Knack","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"11929363","body":"Nice reflection! If you get a chance to share it with the teacher, that might be eye opening!","dateCreated":"1241875961","smartDate":"May 9, 2009","userCreated":{"username":"monicabd","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/monicabd","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1220366901\/monicabd-lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"7491135","dateCreated":"1228274899","smartDate":"Dec 2, 2008","userCreated":{"username":"sasreyes","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/sasreyes","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/7491135"},"dateDigested":1532763906,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Unit Plan Question - Handouts","description":"Excluding our 2 PLEs, will we need to have handouts and materials for every other lesson in our unit, or is a brief explanation of what we will be doing sufficient?","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"7171033","dateCreated":"1227137040","smartDate":"Nov 19, 2008","userCreated":{"username":"monicabd","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/monicabd","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1220366901\/monicabd-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/7171033"},"dateDigested":1532763907,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Sweta's Safety Reflection","description":"Lab Safety Reflection
\nSweta Patel
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\nAll science classrooms (biology, chemistry, and physics) at West Humber Collegiate Institute (WHCI) were assessed using the Safety Checklist for Science Instruction, Preparation and Storage Area since certain equipment is only used in certain classrooms. Although the school is old, the school has recently had the chemistry and physics classroom\/labs rebuilt approximately one year ago. Thus, upon completing the checklist it was found that the school\u2019s overall safety code is up to date, however, there were several strengths and weaknesses in the school\u2019s safety plan.
\nThere are several notable safety features in the science classrooms and the following are just a few of the notable features that were observed. The classrooms are now equipped with new fume hoods which are clean, uncluttered, and have a steamer that is easily visible through out the room when in operation. The fume hoods are also tested periodically by custodial staff to ensure that there is adequate air flow. Another notable point is that WHCI has safety procedures and equipment that have been placed. Safety procedures are posted in every science room and are clearly visible to the students. The school also conducts fire drills once a month. Within the one month I was there for my TA placement, there were two planned fire drills. Also each science classroom is equipped with two exits. One door is used for normal usage, whereas the other is used in case of emergencies. Also, at the beginning of the year each science class goes over safety rules as well as lab safety procedures that should be followed incase something does happen in the lab. Another strength of WHCI is that there is adequate storage space for chemicals, materials, and apparatus. The school has a prep room that teachers can use where most of the chemicals, materials and apparatus are stored. The prep room also contains fire-retardant cabinets for storage of small quantities of dangerous chemicals. All of the material and apparatus that is kept in the classroom is stored in locked cabinets which are opened for student use as needed.
\n Although there were several positive safety features that were observed, there are also a few safety measures that the school needs to take into consideration such as putting separate waste containers in the science classrooms instead having just one waste container. They should have separate waste containers for (1) broken glass, (2) spent matches, wood splints, and toothpicks, and so on, (3) flammable waste chemicals, and (4) non-flammable waste chemicals. The school also needs to install a facility to sterilize safety goggles since they do not have one at the moment. Hundreds of students use the same safety goggle, thus it is important for the goggles to be sterilized. Also, even though most of the science classrooms have sinks with workable plumbing, one of the science classrooms only has one sink with somewhat efficient plumbing and the other four sinks in the class are not for use due to plumbing problems.
\n As mentioned previously, WHCI\u2019s safety code is up to date with several more positive notable safety features (safety procedures, chemical storage, prep rooms) than negative (waste containers, sterilization of goggles, plumbing in some classrooms). Even though the school\u2019s safety code is up to date, there are several fore mentioned things that the school can do to make the science classrooms an even safer than they already are.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"7170983","dateCreated":"1227136991","smartDate":"Nov 19, 2008","userCreated":{"username":"monicabd","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/monicabd","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1220366901\/monicabd-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/7170983"},"dateDigested":1532763907,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Matt's Saftey Reflection","description":"A Review of Lab Safety for a Middle School
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\nScience Methods 764
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\nA science laboratory in a school for students in grades seven and eight was evaluated as per the Safety Checklist for Science Instruction, Preparation and Storage Area guidelines. This science laboratory is a separate classroom; consequently, little takes place in this room. Some room for improvement is possible, however, the facilities are rarely used, and facilities accommodate student and teacher needs adequately.
\n Some more important aspects that are in need of improvement in this room are more safety equipment, better chemical storage, and expensive infrastructure changes. In particular no fire blanket was found. The closest fire extinguisher is a foam and water type - about 40 feet away. Chemicals are stored in a storage container at the front of the room. This container is about eight feet tall, made of metal, and equipped with a padlock. The laboratory benches are tables with chairs, however, the demonstration bench is equipped with a heat-resistant countertop. All of the tables are freely movable. Plumbing is not present in the laboratory. No fume hood is present.
\nThis laboratory excels in aspects relevant to the grade seven and eight science students. Hot plates could be used as a heat source. A telephone is in the room. An abundance of extension cords are stored in the room so that students in the center of the room can access electrical outlets around the outside of the room. Also, plenty of space exists in the room, and the floors are uncluttered. Light microscopes are stored neatly in locked cabinets. Lots of chalkboard space is available and there is adequate space for displays on the corkboards behind the demonstration bench. All of the tables are wheel-chair accessible. The room is well lit, with tall ceilings that accommodate tall windows equipped with drapes. A health clinic exists in the school with nurses always present in the school. Eye-wash facilities and shower facilities can be used there. A placard is posted that denotes the rendezvous point in case of an evacuation of the building. There are three exits from the classroom. The first is the main door, the second is an emergency exit window (the lab is on the 3rd floor), and the third is a passageway through a closet-way that opens to the library. Adequate waste collection bins would be used if a laboratory investigation was being conducted. Similarly, buckets of sand, chemical spill kits, and fire extinguishers would be readily available if the laboratory was being presently used. Goggles and face-masks are available.
\nThis laboratory is adequately stocked and prepared for its use. Ultimately, most demonstration are performed by the teacher if they require anything dangerous to be done. Otherwise, most other investigations, such as flower dissections, are conducted with teacher supervision in their science classrooms.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"7170949","dateCreated":"1227136919","smartDate":"Nov 19, 2008","userCreated":{"username":"monicabd","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/monicabd","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1220366901\/monicabd-lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/7170949"},"dateDigested":1532763907,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Autumn's Safety Discussion","description":"Lab Reflection - Autumn McGowan
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\n The safety checklist was applied to a Living Environment classroom at Niagara Falls High School. The school follows many of the guidelines and appears to adhere to numerous concerns from the checklist regarding safety expectations in the classroom, always aiming towards a safe environment for the students. There are several strengths but also weaknesses in this classroom, which will be further discussed.
\n There were several strengths in the classroom where the school passed the safety standards and offered an optimal situation for lab safety. There are large, lockable, closets at the back of the room, allowing for a secure place for chemical. There is also a locked room at the back to also be used for storage. There is sufficient space for separation of chemicals and these storage locations can all be observed by the teacher from anywhere in the room. There is also sufficient space in the classroom for the large tables (work stations) for learning activities. There is at least four feet between the desks and aisles. Overall, I feel that this room has a layout that is organized for safety, allowing a teacher to be able to see everyone working in the laboratory. The room is set up with desks, workstations, and storage areas that have been given proper space allocation in the room. This set-up appears to facilitate a well-organized work environment for students, which is a major strength for a high school science classroom.
\n There is also sufficient counter space at waist height, which offered fixed stations for students to work. There are also several outlets all over the room at each workstation (lab table). At each workstation there is a gas line at each sink, which has arch swivel faucets with deep bowls. There is a fume hood present at the back of the class that goes outside. There is an eye wash station within 25 ft of all areas of the classroom. All of the safety requirements for part six of the checklist are easily accessible to the students in this class. There are many features of the room that appear to be built in for safety, and therefore a better work environment for both the teacher and students.
\n There are also several areas of weakness that the school could improve on to enhance the safety of the classroom. One important deficit in the classroom design is that there is only one exit from the classroom (other than windows), for the second door leads to the storage room. There is no exit if an incident occurs near the doorway, and it appears that this was left out when designing the classroom. There is a fire extinguisher, but it lacks appropriate documentation of maintenance. The class did not have a chemical spill kit available for emergency use, a fire blanket, and a place for disposal of broken class or labware. Although this room is used for biology, some chemicals and glass may be used in particular experiments and these are important safety tools to have present. These chemical kits in particular are useful when spills occur and in my personal perspective should be present in ALL rooms where chemicals are used in any manner.
\n Overall, I found the classroom to be safe and have many features that would allow safe laboratory procedures to occur. There are many aspects of the classroom, which are built in and meet, even sometimes exceed the standards. Though there are some areas of improvement in the room, many of these appear to be easily fixed for example the fire blankets, broken glass containers, and chemical spill kits can all be purchased and added to the room. Also the fire extinguisher records could be diligently maintained with a schedule. As far as there only being one entrance, this is not easily changed and proper fire exit protocol should be discussed with the class. As a future science educator, I would feel comfortable completing biology laboratory activities with my students in this classroom and feel that the students would be safe in doing so.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"7039897","dateCreated":"1226799866","smartDate":"Nov 15, 2008","userCreated":{"username":"sasreyes","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/sasreyes","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/7039897"},"dateDigested":1532763907,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Lab Safety Reflection","description":"I forgot to post! -until Sweta mentioned it to me in passing...thanks Sweta! And sorry Monica!
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\nMelissa Reyes
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\nThe current TA placement that I am in is not a Science classroom, so my cooperating teacher asked around to see if any Science teacher would allow me to make a quick observation of the lab equipment in his\/her classroom. I was able to have access to a Science lab in the school, but my interaction with the teacher was very limited as she was teaching a class, so I was only able to ask her a few questions following my observations\/assessment of the classroom.
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\nOne of the strengths of the classroom is the spaciousness and organization. There are three fixed lab benches on each side of the classroom protruding in an \u201cE\u201d formation, with the teacher\u2019s lab bench at the front of the classroom. From the teacher\u2019s vantage point, she may have to pay attention to the two furthest back corners as the visibility is limited when there are students working at the preceding lab benches. Each of the lab benches are designed to accommodate a maximum of four people, thus the classroom is in accordance with the NSTA Declaration of having no more than 24 students engaged in science activities. The general organization and housekeeping of the classroom is up to standards. There is\/are sufficient space, electrical outlets, water sources, and storage space. Aisles are kept clear and the lab areas were not cluttered with books, papers, or other miscellaneous items. The teacher informed me that the plumbing, natural gas controls, and electrical outlets are all in proper working order. Fire drill procedures were clearly posted at the front of the classroom by the main door. A fire extinguisher, shower, eyewash, and fume hood are present in the back of the room.
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\nThe weaknesses I found while going through the checklist had to deal mainly with chemical issues, as well as some issues with safety equipment. First-aid and safety equipment is visible at the back of the room, but there are no signs drawing attention to these areas. Also not labelled are the master electrical and gas shut off controls at the teacher\u2019s lab station. The classroom has one entrance\/exit and one rescue window, but the classroom is also on the third floor of the school. As far as chemical storage, in the back of the classroom there is a storage room containing a chemical storage cabinet. Some of the labels are damaged, larger containers are stored on the middle shelf (boxes of paper towels on the bottom), and no current inventory of the chemicals is present. There are no visible\/labelled waste containers designated for broken glass or waste chemicals. There is also no chemical spill kit, no goggles, face shields, or safety aprons, no dry sand, and no fire blanket.
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\nIn my opinion, the weaknesses of the classroom do not present safety hazard issues. The teacher informed me that when using chemicals, the students only use chemicals with very low reactivity, such as iodine. There is only a small supply of chemicals in the storage cabinet, indicating to me that they are not used very often in labs. I feel that the teacher wanted me to understand why there aren\u2019t any spill kits, goggles, or dry sand in the lab due to the sparse use of chemicals, chemicals that aren\u2019t very reactive. I feel due to the nature of the lab experiments that go on in that particular classroom, the safety of the lab is adequate. One thing I would do is make sure that the chemical storage cabinet can lock. Another concern I have is the setup of four students to a lab bench. Due to the way the lab benches are structured, there would be two students on each side, thus half the students participating in labs will have their backs turned to the teacher. This could pose problems for the students by not allowing them to have a line of vision to the teacher, and a problem to the teacher in maintaining control of the students and awareness of what is going on at all the lab stations.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"7014585","dateCreated":"1226688110","smartDate":"Nov 14, 2008","userCreated":{"username":"tboorom","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/tboorom","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/7014585"},"dateDigested":1532763907,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Lab Safety Reflection","description":"Tiffany Boorom
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\nUsing the criteria outlined in \u201cSafety Checklist for Science Instruction, Preparation and Storage Area\u201d, the classroom lab of Mr. Reid of Stamford High School in Niagara Falls, ON was assessed. Although the building itself is rather old, being built close to 100 years ago, several additions to the school have been made since the time.
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\nSome of this classroom\u2019s strengths come from the design of the building. Each one of the 4 science rooms are connected by a staff preparation room and a chemical storage room. As a result, each science room has 3 exits. All larger storage containers of acids and bases are stored in fire-retardant storage cabinets on the floor and a large spill kit is found in this preparation room as well. Incompatible chemicals are stored as far apart as possible and all chemicals are accounted for in an inventory.
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\nSome of the schools weaknesses lie in their lack of safety equipments. An eyewash station is present in each room, but not safety showers are in place at the school. Also, there is only 1 fire blanket between all 4 science rooms located in the teacher\u2019s preparation room. The science rooms themselves were built as classrooms first and laboratories second. As a result there is little room for lab activities. The students are forced to work in groups of 2, 3 or 4 sometimes because of lab space. Some of the lab benches do not have operating plumbing fixtures or gas valves, both of which limit the amount of space students have to work as well.
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\nOverall, the school met most of the criteria listed on the safety checklist, which indicated that the school is up to code in many of the safety, preparation and storage aspects. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the room as well as the attempts that were made by the staff to ensure lab activities were safe and engaging, regardless of the size of the space available to them.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"6998277","dateCreated":"1226635154","smartDate":"Nov 13, 2008","userCreated":{"username":"frisond","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/frisond","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/6998277"},"dateDigested":1532763907,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Lab Safety Reflection","description":"Lab Safety Reflection
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\n After completing the lab safety checklist, it became evident that there were various areas of strengths and weaknesses within the schools grade 10 science laboratory. Despite the fact that the school is an older building, the laboratory exhibited many strengths such as having signs indicating the location of the first-aid kit and safety equipment visible throughout the room, there was an emergency chemical spill kit available, a working fire extinguisher in a conspicuous and accessible place, and a fire drill procedure posted in the room. These are vital in a science laboratory to ensure the room is safe while students are performing experiments and activities in the lab. It is essential to have proper safety procedures, such as a fire drill, posted so everyone is aware of what to do in case of a fire. Also, it is important for students to know where the first-aid kit is in case of an accident or emergency. In addition, the room was fairly large and did not have any areas where students could go unsupervised. This is very important in a science lab to ensure the safety of each student and to avoid any potential accidents.
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\n Despite its many strengths, the school showed some weaknesses relating to the safety checklist as it did not have adequate storage space for chemicals, material and apparatus, and did not have adequate space for preparations done by students or teachers . This lack of space could hinder a student\u2019s ability to prepare a lab activity as well as make it more difficult for students to find the material or apparatus they need. There was no indication that the storage cabinets were fire- retardant and there was only one sink and faucet in the room. The room did not have enough counter space for all students to complete their activities at one time, nor did it have a fume hood or proper ventilation. In addition, the room lacked a proper eyewash and shower station, goggle and face-shield sterilization facility as well as at least two exits out of the room into a corridor, which are serious safety protocols to be lacking.
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\n Overall, the school met many criteria listed on the checklist, which indicated it was up to code in certain aspects. I was very pleased with the cleanliness of the room and its location as it was near a stairwell and an exit to the outside of the building. The school is very old and was not designed to operate a lab facility, which could help explain the lack of safety equipment such as a fume hood and eyewash station as well as only one exit from the room into a corridor. Despite the lack of exits from the room, an alternative is that there were many windows in the room, which could be used as a fire exit in case of emergency. I feel that this lab would be adequate to perform certain experiments that do not involve the use of chemicals, but would require a fume hood if chemicals were to be used. This science laboratory exhibited many safety features, which would provide a safe environment while teaching in the room.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"6992821","dateCreated":"1226626395","smartDate":"Nov 13, 2008","userCreated":{"username":"dd04dp","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/dd04dp","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/monicabd.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/6992821"},"dateDigested":1532763907,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Lab Safety Reflection","description":" During the safety inspection of laboratory areas and analysis of the checklist, I observed more strengths than weaknesses. I felt that excellent housekeeping prevailed in all labs. Tables and isles were kept clear of materials and the storage room was kept very clean and organized. Proper labels and signs were kept on all chemicals and in the storage area. Separate designated waste containers were also provided for broken glass, wood, flammable and non-flammable waste chemicals. Each lab procedure included and specified where students were to place waste.
\n The first aid kits, fire extinguishers, fire blankets and eyewash station were all visible in the room. All students have been shown where each station is and have been taught how to use the fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and eyewash stations. The students have all signed safety contracts stating they know where each station is and that they know how to use them.
\n I also found that there was a sufficient amount of space in each lab. There was adequate space for the teacher\u2019s desk and they did not have to share a classroom. There was plenty of space for students to conduct long term investigations and to display their work. There was also ample counter space for every student to complete lab activities at the same time.
\n Some areas of concern that I believe could use improvement was the size of the storage room. Even though the storage room was very organized, I did not estimate that there was 10 square feet per student for storage. However; the room was separate and lockable, with a fridge that only stored labeled chemicals. I also noticed that they did not have at least 1 sink per 4 students. However, each room did have at least one large deep sink. I also observed that one of the biology labs did not have at least two exits. However, all other labs did have two or more exits and all chemistry had a spacious fume hood.
\n I felt that the science teachers were well-organized and managed their labs very well. The labs were kept very clean and students showed respect for lab materials and obeyed their lab contract. All students wear safety goggles, lab coats, tie hair back, and never bring food or drinks into the laboratory. Overall, I give this school\u2019s science department an A on lab safety and control.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]}],"more":true},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}