Lab SafetyLab Safety

Created by Mr. CotoiaCreated by Mr. Cotoia

Exeter-West Greenwich JHExeter-West Greenwich JH

Hands-on experiences are essential Hands-on experiences are essential to learning in science class, but to learning in science class, but safety safety must be the first concern!must be the first concern!

The following rules exist for your The following rules exist for your safetysafety..

These rules help to prevent These rules help to prevent accidents in the lab and allow for accidents in the lab and allow for more efficient work to occur.more efficient work to occur.

When first entering the science When first entering the science room, do not touch any equipment, room, do not touch any equipment, chemicals or other materials until chemicals or other materials until you are instructed to do so.you are instructed to do so.

NEVER enter the room if NEVER enter the room if unsupervised.unsupervised.

Stay focused & pay attention to all Stay focused & pay attention to all written and verbal instructions.written and verbal instructions.

Ask questions before proceeding if Ask questions before proceeding if you are unsure.you are unsure.

Know what you are to do before Know what you are to do before you do it.you do it.

Misbehavior CANNOT and WILL Misbehavior CANNOT and WILL NOT be tolerated!NOT be tolerated!

Immediately notify your teacher Immediately notify your teacher of any of any unsafeunsafe conditions you conditions you observe.observe.

Work with your group at your Work with your group at your station only.station only.

Report all accidents immediately, Report all accidents immediately, no matter how small.no matter how small.

This includes broken glass, cuts This includes broken glass, cuts and scrapes, chemical spills and and scrapes, chemical spills and fire.fire.

Learn the proper techniques Learn the proper techniques for handling these accidents. for handling these accidents.

Remain calm!Remain calm!

Please note the location and proper use Please note the location and proper use of the following lab of the following lab safety safety equipment:equipment:

Eyewash StationEyewash Station SafetySafety Shower Shower Fire Fire SafetySafety Blanket Blanket Fire ExtinguisherFire Extinguisher First Aid KitFirst Aid Kit Office/Nurse Call ButtonOffice/Nurse Call Button

Wear Wear safetysafety goggles and, when goggles and, when needed, gloves while engaging in needed, gloves while engaging in lab activities.lab activities.

Proper dress for lab includes: Proper dress for lab includes: • Tying back long hairTying back long hair• Removing dangling jewelryRemoving dangling jewelry• Rolling up long sleevesRolling up long sleeves• Securing baggy clothingSecuring baggy clothing

NEVER eat or drink in the lab.NEVER eat or drink in the lab.

Keep hands away from eyes, mouth Keep hands away from eyes, mouth and body while using chemicals. and body while using chemicals.

Wash your hands with soap and Wash your hands with soap and water water after performing after performing lab activities.lab activities.

NEVER touch, taste or smell NEVER touch, taste or smell any chemicals unless any chemicals unless specified to do so.specified to do so.

Never rinse anything down the Never rinse anything down the sink without the permission of sink without the permission of your teacher.your teacher.

Note the “Note the “SAFETY TIPSSAFETY TIPS” in your ” in your book before conducting lab book before conducting lab activities.activities.

Use the posted procedure and Use the posted procedure and evacuation route for exiting the evacuation route for exiting the classroom and building if classroom and building if necessary.necessary.

In fairness to others, clean all In fairness to others, clean all glassware, labware and glassware, labware and equipment at the end of the lab.equipment at the end of the lab.

Return all equipment and Return all equipment and supplies to the proper storage supplies to the proper storage area.area.

You and your parents must agree You and your parents must agree to and sign the to and sign the safetysafety contract in contract in order to participate in lab order to participate in lab activities.activities.

Failure to comply with Failure to comply with safetysafety guidelines may result in your guidelines may result in your removal from the class and loss of removal from the class and loss of credit for the work that is done in credit for the work that is done in your absence.your absence.

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