2. Laboratory Safety Rules

3. SAFETY IN THE SCIENCE LABORATORY Ms. Rizzacasa Biology/AP Biology

5. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner;

6. Don’t touch anything until instructed to do so;

7. Read instructions before starting experiments Follow all instructions carefully

8. Perform only those experiments authorized by the instructor

9. Do not eat food,drink beverages or chew gum in the lab

10. Keep hands away from face, eyes and mouth while using chemicals Wash hands thoroughly before leaving lab

11. Keep work areas clean and tidy; Keep aisles clear

12. Goggles must be worn at all times during a lab NO YES

13. No sandals (shoes should completely cover top of foot) Wear lab aprons No contact lenses

14. Dress properly during a lab –Tie long hair back –No dangling jewelry –No loose, baggy clothing

15. Absolutely no horseplay in the lab!

16. While Working in the Lab: [Handle volatiles in a chemical fume hood

17. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment Safety Shower

18. Eyewash station

19. Fire extinguisher

20. When checking a chemical for odors, gently waft vapors towards nose NO YES

21. Double check labels on chemical bottles Take only as much chemical as you need; Never return unused chemicals to their original containers;

22. Never handle broken glass with your bare hands –Use a dust pan and brush –Place broken glass in glass disposal container

23. Never use chipped, cracked or dirty glassware; Never leave a lit burner unattended; When heating a substance in a test tube, never point the mouth of the test tube at yourself or others;

24. Dispose of all chemical waste properly, according to instructions; Clean equipment and work area after use; Return all materials to proper location

25. Report any accident or injury to the instructor immediately

26. If a chemical splashes on your skin, immediately flush with running water and notify instructor

27. When diluting acids always add the acid to the water –“Do as you oughta – add acid to water”

28. Never look down into a container that is being heated; Be careful – hot glass doesn’t look hot!

29. Never pipet by mouth NO YES

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