SAFETY in the

CLASSROOM

FIRE EXTINGUISHERLocated next to the main

classroom door.To be operated by the teacher only.

FIRE ALARMExit the room and turn rightProceed down the west stairwellExit outside to the south parking lotMeet up with Ms. Messer and classmates at the rainwater

collection barrel

TORNADO DRILLExit the classroom and go leftUse the central stairsGo all the way down to the lower level of the schoolOur designated area is the hallway at the bottom

of the steps on the lower levelBE QUIET!

LOCKDOWNMove to the balcony-side of the roomSit on the floorSTAY CALMWait until we are given the “All Clear”NO TALKING

FIRST AID KITLocated on top of the classroom sink If you have an accident, tell Ms. Messer immediatelySeek necessary treatmentsAvoid accidents all-togetherNO HORSEPLAYConcentrate on what you’re doing!

X-ACTO KNIVES / BLADESPAY ATTENTION WHILE CUTTINGKeep fingers away from the bladeDon’t distract others using x-acto knivesAlways use cutting mats

PROPER BLADE DISPOSALUsually taken care of by Ms. MesserPut blade in proper disposal receptacle

OR tape between two pieces of cardboard to throw away

PAPER CUTTERSPAY ATTENTION WHILE CUTTINGNo arms or hands under bladeDon’t assume blade will stay up by itselfWatch long hair, loose clothing, headphone

cords around paper cutter bladeAlways replace safety guard

when finished cuttingRECYCLE PAPER SCRAPS

COMPASSVery sharp pointHandle carefully!

SCISSORSAlways handle safelyRemember – to keep blades

in your fist when walking with themNo running with them!

MARKERSNo sniffing!

RUBBER CEMENTNo sniffing!Don’t inhale for long periods of timeNo tasting or playing with!Make sure lids are on correctly!Clean up spilled glue immediately!

BROKEN GLASSNEVER pick up with your hands!Use a broom and dustpan.