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Science Lab Safety

Follow these 25 general safety guidelines to ensure a safe and secure laboratory environment. Always conduct yourself responsibly, follow instructions, wear safety goggles, and report accidents promptly. Learn the do's and don'ts to prevent mishaps and ensure a successful lab experience.

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Science Lab Safety

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  1. Science Lab Safety GENERAL GUIDELINES • Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory. 2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully.  If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ASK YOUR TEACHER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ACTIVITY. 3. Never work alone in the laboratory.  No student may work in the science classroom without the presence of the teacher.

  2. Science Lab Safety GENERAL GUIDELINES 4. When first entering a science room, do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area until you are instructed to do so. 5. Perform only those experiments authorized by your teacher.  Carefully follow all instructions, both written and oral.  Unauthorized experiments are not allowed. 6 . Do not eatfood, drinkbeverages, or chewgumin the laboratory. Do not use laboratory glassware as containers for food or beverages.

  3. Science Lab Safety GENERAL GUIDELINES 7 . Be prepared for your work in the laboratory.  Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.  8. Never fool around in the laboratory.  Horseplay, practicaljokes, and pranks are dangerous and prohibited.  9. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times.

  4. Science Lab Safety GENERAL GUIDELINES 10. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the laboratory.  Notify the teacher immediately of any unsafe conditions you observe. 11. Dispose of all chemical waste properly.  Check with your teacher for disposal of chemicals and solutions.

  5. Science Lab Safety 12. Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while using chemicals or lab equipment.  Wash your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments. 13. Experiments must be personally monitored at all times.  Do not wander around the room, distract other students, startle other students or interfere with the laboratory experiments of others. 14. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment including: firstaidkit(s), and fire extinguisher.  Know where the fire alarm and the exits are located. GENERAL GUIDELINES

  6. Science Lab Safety 15. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students will wear safety goggles. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE! 16. Dress properly during a laboratory activity.  Long hair, dangling jewelry, and loose or baggy clothing are a hazard in the laboratory.  Long hair must be tied back. Closed-toed shoes should be worn anytime goggles are necessary. CLOTHING

  7. Science Lab Safety Accidents & Injuries 17.   Report any accident (spill, breakage, etc.) or injury (cut, burn, etc.) to the teacher immediately, no matter how trivial it seems.  Do not panic.  18. If a chemical should splash in your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush with running water for at least 10 minutes.  Immediately report incident to the teacher. 

  8. HANDLING CHEMICALS 19. All chemicals in the laboratory are to be considered dangerous. Avoid handling chemicals with fingers. Always use proper equipment. DO NOT TASTE OR SMELL ANY CHEMICAL!  20. Take only as much chemical as you need. Never return unused chemicals to their original container. 21. NEVER remove chemicals or other materials from the laboratory area. Science Lab Safety

  9. Science Lab Safety HANDLING GLASSWARE & EQUIPMENT 22. Examine glassware before each use.  Never use chipped, cracked, or dirty glassware. 23. If you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment, ASK THE TEACHER FOR HELP!

  10. Science Lab Safety 24. Do not operate alcohol burner unless teacher is present.  Take care that hair, clothing, and hands are a safe distance from the alcohol burner at all times. NEVER look into a container that is being heated. 25. Heated glassware remains very hot for a long time.  They should be set aside in a designated place to cool, and picked up with caution.  Use tongs or heat protective gloves if necessary. HEATING SUBSTANCES

  11. Lab Safety Contract I, ________________________________, agree to: (a) Follow the teachers instructions, (b) protect my eyes, face, hands and body during laboratory, (c) conduct myself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory, and (d) abide by all of the safety regulations specified on the lab safety contract we went over in class. Student Signature _________________________ Date ___________ Resource for this slideshow: http://www.mtsd.org/westlake/main/academic/grabowski/labsafety.html

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