Safety in the Science
Laboratory
Safety During
Investigations
• Good preparation helps you stay safe
when doing science activities.
Preparing for the Lab
• Preparing for a lab should begin the day
before.
• It is important to read through the
procedure carefully.
Performing the Lab
• Follow my instructions along with those
on the lab worksheet.
• You should never try anything on your
own without my permission.
• Don’t rush through steps of lab.
End of Lab Procedures
• Clean work area!
• Turn off/ unplug materials
• Dispose of trash in the designated bin.
• Hazardous waste dispose of where I say
to.
• WASH YOUR HANDS!
In case of an Accident
• When any accident occurs, no matter
how minor, LET ME KNOW
IMMEDIATELY!
• Listen to my directions and carry them
out quickly.
First aid tips
Injury
What to Do
BURNS
Immerse burns in cold water
CUTS
Cover cuts with clean bandage. Apply
direct pressure to wound to stop bleeding.
Spills on
Skin
Flush the skin with large amounts of water.
Object in
Eye
Flush eye with large amounts of water.
Seek medical attention.
Safety Symbols
• Open the book to page 25
• Take out a SLICE of paper and begin to
draw each of the safety symbols found
on page 25.
• After drawing the symbols, write the
reason for the symbol.