Mr. Sieckowski’s Rules and Regulations Science is cool, but you gotta be safe!

Here’s the Key to Success in Science Lab: Follow the Lab Rules Follow the Lab Scoring Plan

Lab Rules These rules are to be taken seriously. They could make a difference in you being safe and the safety of others !

Be Responsible

Look at me. Listen for instructions. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. When you hear my voice – STOP ! Look at me. Listen for instructions.

When you come in the lab . . . DON’T TOUCH ANYTHING OTHER THAN YOUR BOOKS, UNLESS YOU HAVE PERMISSION !

Remember- No food in the lab area !!

No Horseplay.

Keep it clean !!

Watch those safety hazards !! STOP !

Notify Mr. Sieckowski of any unsafe conditions or problems. Mrs. Dellutri, we have a problem.

Trash ? Dispose of Chemicals and items from the lab experiments as instructed by Mr. Sieckowski

What you doing? ARE Did you prepare for the lab? Are you following instructions? Did you read the lab instructions?

Watch those hands!! Ooww !

Not this either… Ow! Eeh ! Ow ! Eeh! Oh! Ow!

Read labels and equipment instructions carefully…

Stay Clean and Safe

Watch those Experiments at all times ! ! Stay in your lab station and prepare the area for the next class.

DO NOT ENTER PREP AREA! Prep Area: Authorized personnel only!

In case of a fire drill: Close containers Turn gas valves off Turn off electrical equipment Last person out of the room turns the light off and closes the door.

No Horseplay.

Handle specimens humanely and respectfully Organisms Lab specimens

KNIVES . . . .

G o g g l e s ! ! ! When to wear them? Using Chemicals Using Heat Using glassware Using Flying Objects

Contact Lenses/Glasses

Think about your clothing !

When to wear aprons? Aprons are NOT just for cooking ! Make sure you wear them correctly and tie the ends.

Mr. Sieckowski we have a problem. A C C I D E N T S ! ! ! Report ANY Accident – spill, break, etc. Report ANY Injury - cut, burn, scrape, etc Mr. Sieckowski we have a problem.

Mr. Sieckowski, we have a problem. Chemicals in the EYE? Mr. Sieckowski, we have a problem. Use the eyewash station.

Thermometers Breaking? Mr. Sieckowski we have a problem.

Chemicals Don’t Touch Don’t Taste Don’t Smell

What is that Stuff?

What to do with unused chemicals?

Pouring Chemicals . . . . Give yourself plenty of room between you and the stuff you’re pouring !

A c I d s ! ! ! Always add acid to water. Swirl or gently stir the solution. Watch for heat produced when working with acids.

Flammable Liquids ! This Would Be Bad ! BAD ! BAD !

Lab Chemicals and Equipment Stay Put ! All supplies must be ready for the next class before you leave!

Use the pans/pails as provided. Be careful when moving chemicals, supplies or equipment around the lab. Use the pans/pails as provided.

Handling Glassware

Cleaning Glassware

Examine your glassware BEFORE using !

What about Electricity?

Report Damaged Electrical Equipment – Watch for: Frayed Chords Exposed Wires Loose Connections

Raise your hand and Ask Mr. Sieckowski for help ! Confused? Raise your hand and Ask Mr. Sieckowski for help !

Hot, Hot, Hot ! Use care when working around hot items ! Turn off heat when finished ! Use mitts. Watch those body parts !

Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY !! This means U ! Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY !!