1. Science Lab Safety

2. Rule 1 Clothing In order to participate you must always wear appropriate lab clothes. If you do not follow this dress code, you will not be able to participate. Good Not Good *Clothing that is not *Baggy clothes loose fitting *Hoodies *Short/rolled sleeves *Long sleeves *Closed toed shoes *Athletic jerseys *Hair pulled back *Dangling jewelry *Sandals, flip-flop*

3. Rule 2 Safety Equipment Be aware of all safety equipment
Rule 2 Safety Equipment Be aware of all safety equipment. The safety equipment may include: *fire extinguisher *fire alarm button *fire blanket *office call button *eye wash *first aid kit If there is an accident, be sure to assist your lab partner and immediately inform your teacher.

4. Rule 3 Lab Equipment *Do not touch any lab equipment or materials until instructed to do so by the teacher. *Lab equipment is to used for the lab procedures only. Follow all procedures for that lab. *Do not attempt to do your own “thing” with lab equipment unless directed by teacher.

5. Rule 4 Lab Behavior NO HORSEPLAY
Rule 4 Lab Behavior NO HORSEPLAY! Horseplay in a lab can result in injuries and broken equipment. It will not be tolerated.

6. Rule 5 Lab Area Always keep your lab area clean of extra items
Rule 5 Lab Area Always keep your lab area clean of extra items. All that you need to have are: *lab materials *lab equipment *lab papers *pencils

7. Rule 6 Food, Drink, Candy *Never taste or drink any substance in a lab, unless given permission by the teacher *Many substances used during labs are harmful and can lead to serious illness if swallowed *Never bring food, drink, or candy into the lab. It can damage equipment or be mistaken for a lab substance.

8. Rule 7 Broken Glass At times throughout the year you will be using glassware in a lab. *If glass is broken do not pick it up with your hands. *Notify teacher so the broken glass can be properly disposed of with a broom and dustpan.

9. Rule 8 Smelling Never smell any chemicals or substances in a lab
Rule 8 Smelling Never smell any chemicals or substances in a lab. Direct smelling can cause some of the substance to enter your nose and cause damage. Always use a fanning motion (wafting) to fan some of the fumes toward your nose.

10. Rule 9 End of Lab. Dispose of materials and substances as directed
Rule 9 End of Lab *Dispose of materials and substances as directed *Return all equipment *Clean up your lab area *Wash your hands

11. Consequences 1st offense – dismissal from the lab project
Consequences 1st offense – dismissal from the lab project. 2nd offense – dismissal from all labs for a 9 weeks period 3rd offense – dismissal from all labs for the rest of the year Alternate assignments will be given for each lab

12. Summarize Summarize lab safety
Enter questions to the left on your Cornell notes (this is still on the right hand side of interactive notebook)

13. Left Hand Activity
Create a poster on one of the “Lab Safety Rules.”