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Texas Safety Standards for K-12

Introduction
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Conditions Affecting Safe Science Classrooms
Safety is Everyone's Responsibility

Chapter I: Laws, Rules, and Regulations
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Federal Law
State Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Authority of the State Board of Education
Texas Education Code
Texas Administrative Code
Texas Department of Health
Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Title 5

Chapter II: Laboratory Investigations and Activities
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Learning through Laboratory Experiences
What Is a Laboratory Investigation?
What Qualifies as a Laboratory Investigation?
Laboratory Management Techniques
Evaluating Safety in Laboratory Investigations
Responding to an Accident in the Laboratory
Causes for Laboratory Accidents

Chapter III: Field Investigations and Activities
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What is a Field Investigation?
How Do You Plan for a Field Investigation?
What Should be Done Upon Arrival at the Site?
What Awaits the Students at the Site?
Severe Weather Safety Guidelines

Chapter IV: Facilities
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The Science Laboratory
Preparation Room and Equipment Storage
Renovating Existing Science Facilities
An Example of a Combination Laboratory/Classroom

Chapter V: Safety Equipment and Supplies
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Personal Protection
Fire Protection and Control
Protection from Chemicals
Electrical Equipment Safety

Chapter VI: Chemical Safety
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Material Safety Data Sheets
Chemical Disposal
Microscale Chemistry
Chemical Spills

Chapter VII: Health Concerns
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Health Concerns
Standard Precautions
Live Animals in the Classroom

Chapter VIII: Safety Training
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Texas Hazard Communications Act (HAZCOM)
HAZCOM Guidelines for School Districts
Safety Training for Students
Professional Development
Professional Development Profile

Appendix A
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Laws, Rules, and Regulations

Appendix B
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Professional Organization Position Statements

Appendix C
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Agencies and Associations

Appendix D
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Safety Forms

Appendix E
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Checklists and Guides

Appendix F
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Hazardous Chemical Lists

Appendix G
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Safety Symbols

Appendix H
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Materials and Safety Equipment

Bibliography
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Bibliography

Index
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Index

Compliance Statement
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Compliance Statement