1. Lab Rules

2. Why is Lab Safety Important?
Lab safety rules are needed so that students do not injure themselves or their classmates.

3. Lab Safety Rule #1
Always follow the teacher’s directions exactly and only do lab work when a teacher is present.

4. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times.
Lab Safety Rule #2
Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times.
No Horseplay!

5. Lab Safety Rule #3
Do NOT touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials until told to do so.

6. Lab Safety Rule #4
Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the lab.
Do not use lab glassware as food or beverage containers.

7. Lab Safety Rule #5
Report ALL accidents to your teacher immediately, even if you think it is minor.

8. Lab Safety Rule #6
Never use broken or cracked glassware! Clean and dry all lab equipment at the end of class.

9. Clothing
When do you wear goggles? Heat, Chemicals, When teacher says to! =

10. Never just inhale a chemical! You “waft” it!
Smelling Chemicals
Never just inhale a chemical!
You “waft” it!

11. Third time, office referral & removal from ALL labs.
Consequences
First time, warning.
Second time, no lab.
Third time, office referral & removal from ALL labs.
SAFETY MATTERS!