1. Hairston Middle Science Lab Safety

5. 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

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

8. Eyewash Station

9. Fire Safety Blanket

10. Fire Extinguisher

11. First Aid Kit:
**See Teacher

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

14. 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

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

16. 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.

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

19. 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.

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

24. 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

25. 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