Lab Safety (Earth Science Students)

General

•I will not touch any lab equipment until I have been given instructions.

General

• I will keep my voice low during labs.

Personal

• I will not engage in horseplay of any kind.

Personal

• I will not eat, drink or chew gum in the science laboratory.

Personal

• I will wear eye protection whenever the teacher says it is necessary. I will inform the teacher if I am wearing contact lenses.

Personal

• If I have long hair, I will tie it back when flames or hazardous substances are to be used.

Personal

• I will wear shoes that completely enclose my feet whenever chemicals or glassware are to be used. This means no sandals or open-toed shoes.

Personal

• I will wear appropriate clothing for labs, no dangling objects, or nylon jackets or pants when using flames.

Lab Procedure

• I will only do the experiments approved by the teacher.

• I will follow specific instructions for each lab investigation.

Lab Procedure

• I will immediately report ALL accidents to the teacher. This includes glass breakage.

Lab Procedure

• If I do not understand something in the instructions, I will ask the teacher for further explanation before starting the lab.

Lab Procedure

• I will treat every chemical with healthy respect.

• I will not touch, smell or taste chemicals unless instructed to do so.

Lab Procedure

• When smelling the contents of a test tube or other container, if directed, I will wave my hand over the opening toward my nose.

Lab Procedure

• I will handle all lab materials and apparatus with care to avoid damaging them or injuring myself or others.

Lab Procedure

• I will never point a cooled, heating or heated test tube at a person.

Lab Procedure

• I will read the labels on bottles of chemicals twice, carefully, to make sure I have the right chemical.

Lab Procedure

• I will clean up any minor, harmless spills.

• If I am unsure if the spill is harmless or not, I will immediately tell the teacher.

Handing and Care of Equipment

• I will keep sinks clean. They are not trashcans.

Handling and care of Equipment

• I will follow the directions for proper disposal of wastes. Certain substances (example acids) CANNOT go down the drain.

Handling and Care of Equipment

I will keep the tops of lab benches and tables clean and clutter free.

Handling and Care of Equipment

I will inspect all glassware for cracks.

Handling and Care of Equipment

I will always beware of handling glass. Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

Lab Procedure

After the completion of the day’s lab work, I will cleanse my hands thoroughly.