Lab safety- working cooperatively with others to create Lab safety- working cooperatively with others to create a safe laboratory for scientific research. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbrownell/2967880923/in/photostream/

Lab expectation #1: Enter the room quietly and sit in your assigned seat.

Listen quietly to ALL Directions. Lab Expectation # 2 Listen quietly to ALL Directions. Ask if you are unsure Always read and follow directions http://www.flickr.com/photos/36498826@N02/4311741508/

Lab Expectation #3 Stay in your seat unless you are directed to get up Lab Expectation #3 Stay in your seat unless you are directed to get up. Avoid horseplay. Know where emergency equipment is located

Lab Expectation #4 Follow Directions in the lab instructions Lab Expectation #4 Follow Directions in the lab instructions. ASK before you try a “new idea” Know where emergency equipment is located

Lab Expectation #5 Never Eat or Drink in Lab Lab Expectation #5 Never Eat or Drink in Lab. You never know what was put in the beakers beforehand. Know where emergency equipment is located

Lab Expectation #6 Clean up all messes immediately Locate emergency equipment Know where emergency equipment is located http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/439772637/

Lab Expectation # 7 Have proper attire 1.Wear safety glasses, an apron and gloves when working with chemicals. 2.Wear short sleeves or roll up long sleeves when working with an open flame. 3.Wear long hair pulled back. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentuckycountrydayschool/3542746849/in/photostream/

Use equipment with Care DO’s Lab Expectation # 8 Use equipment with Care Use caution with glass and other breakable objects. Always return equipment to its proper location. http://www.flickr.com/photos/amylovesyah/4528869007/

Lab Expectation #9 Always clean up lab station http://www.flickr.com/photos/emilyrides/5188289325/

Also, Work cooperatively Work in cooperation with your lab partner. Always be on your best behavior. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumaxart/2137737248/

DON’Ts DO NOT run and NO horseplay in the lab. Do not “aim” equipment at others. Do not use lab equipment for anything other than directed.