September 1, 2015 Section 1-1: Safety IN: What do you do in case of fire? What about broken glass? What if an unknown chemical spills on you or in your eyes? IN: What do you do in case of fire? What about broken glass? What if an unknown chemical spills on you or in your eyes?

Safety in the Science Lab

General Rules Stay in your assigned work area; no horseplay! Stay in your assigned work area; no horseplay! Follow all verbal and written directions before starting an investigation. Follow all verbal and written directions before starting an investigation. Do not touch any supplies until directed. Do not touch any supplies until directed. Only authorized and approved experiments. Only authorized and approved experiments. No food or drink in the lab No food or drink in the lab Report any accidents, injuries or broken equipment RIGHT AWAY. Report any accidents, injuries or broken equipment RIGHT AWAY.

Electricity Never let cords hang over water or sinks. Never let cords hang over water or sinks. Be sure to pull the plug, not the cord; use dry hands. Be sure to pull the plug, not the cord; use dry hands. Never fix any electrical problems; just tell the teacher. Never fix any electrical problems; just tell the teacher.

What should you wear? Safety goggles when using fire, chemicals or sharps until clean-up is complete! Safety goggles when using fire, chemicals or sharps until clean-up is complete! Lab coats, aprons or fitting clothing, not loose. Lab coats, aprons or fitting clothing, not loose. Have a way to hold back long hair. Have a way to hold back long hair. Gloves when handling animals, chemicals or heat. Gloves when handling animals, chemicals or heat.

Chemicals… Consider all chemicals to be dangerous. Consider all chemicals to be dangerous. Never smell a chemical directly, instead, “waft” it from a distance Never smell a chemical directly, instead, “waft” it from a distance NEVER pour flammable or corrosive materials down the drain NEVER pour flammable or corrosive materials down the drain Never mix chemical for the “fun of it” Never mix chemical for the “fun of it” Never remove chemicals from the lab Never remove chemicals from the lab Inform adult immediately of spills Inform adult immediately of spills Keep hands away from face/eyes Keep hands away from face/eyes Hold test tubes away from yourself Hold test tubes away from yourself and others

Your workspace… Keep your area free of clutter Keep your area free of clutter No food, drink or gum in the lab. No food, drink or gum in the lab. Close all lids, read all labels. Close all lids, read all labels. Tuck binders and purses under the Tuck binders and purses under the lab table, out of the way

In case of fire… Inform the teacher right away. Inform the teacher right away. Quickly form a line as you evacuate the building to the left. Quickly form a line as you evacuate the building to the left. The fire blanket and gas shut off is located below the “Safety First” poster. The fire blanket and gas shut off is located below the “Safety First” poster. The fire extinguisher is by the door. The fire extinguisher is by the door. Never reach over an open flame. Never reach over an open flame. If you are on fire: stop, drop and roll! If you are on fire: stop, drop and roll!

Sharps… Wear protective clothing and eyewear. Wear protective clothing and eyewear. Cut away from yourself and others. Cut away from yourself and others. Dispose of sharps in a separate container. Dispose of sharps in a separate container.

Cleaning up… Listen for instruction for disposal and storage of supplies. Listen for instruction for disposal and storage of supplies. Wash your hands with soap and water. Wash your hands with soap and water. Check that your area is clean before leaving. Check that your area is clean before leaving.

Emergency? Immediately let the teacher know as soon as possible!!!!

Following these simple rules, we will have a safe and fun year!!!! Following these simple rules, we will have a safe and fun year!!!!

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