Science Safety in the Lab

Dress CodeGoggles – No contacts!Lab Coat, glovesTie back long hair, loose sleeves, and necklaces.

No sandals

General Precautions*Always* read directions first!

WAIT for instructions!

No food or gum…period.

Keep lab area tidy and clean –potential safety hazard.

Leave backpacks in lockers or in very back of room.

Absolutely NO horseplay!!

First AidReport all accidents and injuries immediately.

Know location of emergency equipment.

Nearest phone is in the nurses office.

Heating & Fire When using a heat source….Wear goggles!!!Never heat anything until you are

instructed to do so. Never use a flame near a

combustible chemical.Use an oven mitt or tongs to handle

glassware. Always assume it is HOT.

Chemical SafetyWear goggles!Never touch, taste, or smell chemicals.

Always double check labels.Dispose of chemicals properly.Notify the teacher of any spills immediately!!

Glassware SafetyNever force glass tubing into rubber stoppers.

If heating glassware, use a wire screen.

Always assume glassware is hot. Never use broken or chipped glassware.

Never eat or drink from lab glassware.

Sharp InstrumentsHandle all sharps carefully.Cut AWAY from yourself and other students.

Notify the teacher immediately if you cut yourself.

No horseplay!

Animal & Plant SafetyBe respectful of all animals,

especially during lab!If you are allergic to any animals,

plants, or molds please tell the teacher beforehand.

Recognize poisonous or irritating plants and do not touch!

Wash hands!

End of ExperimentClean up work are as instructed.Dispose of waste materials as instructed.

Always wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Safety Symbols

Always wear safety goggles!

Wear lab apron!

Use tongs or oven mitts, glass may be hot!

Beware of sharp objects!

Handle plants carefully, wash hands. You may use a

flame, tie back hair and loose objects.

Wash hands with soap and water.

Poison! Do not touch or inhale!

General safety, read and follow instructions!

Using Safety EquipmentFire Extinguisher- PASS

P-Pull: Pull the pin on the handle, stand 8-10 ft. back.A-Aim: Aim at base of fire.S-Squeeze: Squeeze top lever or handle.S-Sweep: Sweep nozzle from side to side.

Using Safety EquipmentFire Blanket

Take blanket out of it’s container.Shield your face, arms, & hands by wrapping your

arms in the outside of the blanket.PLACE, do not throw, the blanket on the burning

material. If safe, turn off heat source.Leave blanket at least 30 minutes, do not remove

until cool. If you are trying to smother a clothing fire (on a

person) wrap it around the person and roll them on the floor.

Using Safety EquipmentEmergency face/eye wash

Hold eyes open with hands to ensure water gets in the eye.

Flush eyes with water for at least 10-15 minutes. DO NOT RUB.

Get medical assistance immediately.