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Lab Safety, Safety Equipment and Lab Tools. 8th Grade Science. Why is Lab Safety Important?.
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Lab Safety, Safety Equipment and Lab Tools 8th Grade Science
Why is Lab Safety Important? • Science is a hands-on laboratory class. You will be doing many activities that require the use of hazardous materials and equipment. To be safe, you must follow safety rules at all times. • Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority for students, teachers, and parents.
Safety Symbols • Safety symbols are non-linguistic representations of safety rules or warnings.
Safety Equipment:Fire Blanket • The fire blanket is used to cover a person or an object that is on fire. • Know the location of the fire blanket in your room.
First Aid Kit • The first aid kit contains various items to help with an emergency. • Please pay attention to where these items are located in the room.
Eye Wash Station • If chemicals or other substances should get into your eyes, flush them for at least 15 minutes. • Know the location of the eye wash station in your class.
Shower • If a person is on fire or has chemicals spilled on much of their body, then a shower might be necessary. • Know its location in your room. • PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Fire Extinguisher • Fire extinguishers are used to put out fires. • Know the location of the fire extinguisher in your classroom.
What Will Happen If I Horseplay in Lab? • Horseplay endangers you as well as others. • If you choose not to comply with Safety rules and the Safety Contract that you sign, you will be removed from the lab activity and will receive a “zero” for the lab. If the issue is serious, disciplinary • Action may be taken. Your parents will be informed.