Biology
Flinn Scientific Student Safety
Contract
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Must be signed by student and
parent/guardian
NO CONTRACT --- NO LAB WORK!
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Be RESPONSIBLE BY:
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Following written AND verbal instructions
Clarifying before proceeding
Never working alone
NOT TOUCHING MATERIALS!
Not eating, drinking, or chewing gum
Behaving properly
Observing good housekeeping practices
Clearing the aisles
Knowing the locations of the safety equipment
More General Rules...
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Work in a well-ventilated area
BE ALERT!
DISPOSE OF CHEMICAL WASTE PROPERLY
Label containers
Wash hands and clean work area
Do not wander
Do not enter unauthorized areas
Know the fire drill exits
Handle live and preserved specimens humanely
Use sharp instruments as directed
CLOTHING
– GOGGLES WILL BE WORN DURING ALL
DESIGNATED LAB ACTIVITIES
– Contact Lenses should not be worn when using chemicals
– Proper attire required
– Lab aprons are a must!!!
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
• Report ALL accidents immediately
• Flush eyes/skin with water for at least 20
minutes if chemical accident occurs
• Notify instructor of broken thermometers
HANDLING CHEMICALS
– All chemicals in the lab are considered dangerous…
DO NOT INDULGE!
– Check labels
– Do NOT cross-contaminate
– Never suction chemicals by mouth
– Handle acids with extreme caution
– When transferring materials, hold containers away
from you
– Use caution when handling flammable materials
– DO NOT REMOVE ANYTHING FROM THE LAB
– Use care when transferring materials from one place
to another in the room
HANDLING GLASSWARE
AND EQUIPMENT
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To minimize injury:
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Carry glass tubing vertically
Never handle broken glass with bare hands
Dispose of broken glassware properly
Use water bottles as designated
Grasp the plug not the cord!
EXAMINE ALL GLASSWARE BEFORE USE
Report all damaged equipment to the instructor
Ask the instructor for assistance
Do not immerse hot glassware into cold water
HEATING SUBSTANCES
• Use CAUTION when working with Bunsen
Burner!
• Do NOT reach over an exposed flame!
• Never leave a lit burner or hot plate
unattended!
• TURN OFF when not in use!
• Point test tubes away from you and others
• Let things COOL before handling
LET’S PREVENT
ACCIDENTS LIKE THIS BY
FOLLOWING THE SAFETY
RULES!