Lab Safety Rules

Never eat or drink in the lab (this includes chewing gum) Never eat or drink in the lab (this includes chewing gum). The food, drink, or gum may become contaminated. Never eat or drink from lab glassware. Do not play practical jokes in the lab. Always act responsibly. Do not perform experiments unless instructed to do so by your teacher. Don’t mix chemicals for “fun” If an accident occurs, promptly report it to your teacher.

6) Keep equipment and work areas clean and organized. 7) Wear eye protection, aprons, closed toe shoes and other safety protection as directed by your teacher or the instructions in the lab. 8) Follow safety instructions precisely as stated in your book and/or teacher. Do not perform experiments that have not been approved by your teacher.

9) Never use broken or chipped glassware 9) Never use broken or chipped glassware. If you notice a chip, crack, or break inform your teacher immediately. 10) Learn the meaning of every safety symbol in the lab. 11) Read instructions for an experiment several times before beginning. Be sure you understand each of them. If you are not sure about any part of the directions, ask your teacher for help.

12) Never return chemicals to their original containers 12) Never return chemicals to their original containers. Dispose of extra materials you do not need according to your teachers directions. 13) Always add acid to water. 14) Never put cosmetics on while in the lab. 15) Most safety concerns will be addressed during the pre-lab discussions.

16) In the event that you were not paying attention during the pre-lab safety discussion, you should read the directions yourself then get permission from your teacher to begin. 17) In case of fire, notify the teacher then follow his/her directions. 18) Should a chemical get in your eye, notify the teacher on your way to the eye wash station.

19) You should not wear contact lenses in the lab because chemical vapors could get between your eye and the lens, the lens may fall out, and chemical vapors could interact with the lens itself. 20) Never smell a chemical directly. If instructed to smell a chemical point the container away from your face and gently fan the vapors toward your nose. 21) When heating a test tube, point the test tube away from yourself and others.

Lab Safety Symbols 1) Eye Protection 2) Clothing Protection 3) Caustic Substances

4) Chemical Safety 5) Electrical Safety 6) Heating Safety

7) Sharp Object Safety 8) Hand Safety 9) Explosion Safety

10) Fire Safety 11) Gas Safety 12) Glassware Safety

13) Waste Disposal 14) Hygienic Care