Hairston Middle Science Lab Safety

Misbehavior CANNOT and WILL NOT be tolerated! Don’t Monkey around! Immediately notify your teacher of any UNSAFE conditions you observe. Work with your group at your station only

Please note the location and proper use of the following lab Safety Equipment: Eyewash Station Fire Safety Blanket Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit

Eyewash Station

Fire Safety Blanket

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit: **See Teacher

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

Proper dress for lab includes: Tying back long hair and bangs Removing dangling jewelry Rolling up long sleeves Securing baggy clothing Wearing closed toe shoes

NEVER eat or drink in the lab. Keep hands away from eyes, mouth and body while using chemicals

Never smell a material in a test tube or flask directly Never smell a material in a test tube or flask directly. Instead, with your hand, "fan" some of the fumes to your nose carefully.

Wash your hands with soap and water after performing lab activities NEVER touch, taste or smell any chemicals unless specified to do so.

Chipped or cracked glassware should not be used. Show it to the teacher. Broken glassware should not be disposed of in a classroom trashcan. There is a special glass disposal container for it.

Clean all glassware, labware and equipment at the end of the lab. Return all equipment and supplies to proper storage area.

HOMEWORK: Get Lab Safety Contract Signed Create a lab safety poster. We will vote on a class winner. Posters must be: On White Copy Paper Display HMS Lab Rules Be neat and colorful Get Lab Safety Contract Signed

LAB RULES: Follow instructions at all times Behave responsibly throughout lab activities Food, drink and gum are prohibited in the lab unless provided as part of lab investigation Wear appropriate lab gear and clothing Follow all clean-up procedures