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LAB SAFETY RULES
1. Never do an experiment without the instructions or approval of your
teacher. BEFORE starting an experiment, read ALL of the directions.
2. Safety goggles
experiment.
MUST be worn AT ALL TIMES during an
3. Liquid waste must be disposed of in the containers provided (not
down the sinks).
4. Broken glass goes in the BROKEN GLASS CONTAINER.
5. REPORT ALL ACCIDENTS TO THE TEACHER IMMEDIATELY!!!
6. Use only the amounts of materials instructed in the methods. Exact
measurements are very important as we want to be able to control
any reaction that occurs during our experiments.
7. NEVER SMELL
8. There is to be no “horseplay”
seriously hurt.
OR TASTE any chemicals as they may be poisonous.
in the lab area as someone could get
9. NEVER PUT OUT A CHEMICAL FIRE WITH WATER (it will spread).
Smother it instead or use a fire extinguisher.
10. Never leave your lab area unattended while a lab is in progress.
materials at your workstation before beginning the experiment.
Have all your
11. CLEAN UP all spills and equipment after each lab activity.
area must be as clean as you got it (or better).
Your equipment and lab
12. FOOD AND DRINKS IN THE LAB ARE A HEALTH AND
SAFETY HAZARD!
13. If your skin itches or burns, flood the area of skin with water and report to the teacher.
14. Fasten any long hair back.
15. Wash your hands after a lab,
especially before you go to lunch.
16. Know where the following safety equipment is: fire extinguisher, fire blanket, eye wash
station, and first-aid kit.
17. NEVER RETURN EXCESS CHEMICALS TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER…treat
them as waste.
18. Keep chemical containers SEALED when not in use.
(Some react with air.)
19. Do not contaminate chemicals or your experiment by using dirty equipment.
THE DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN!
20. Proceed with caution, and if in doubt, ASK THE TEACHER FIRST!
CLEAN