Lab Safety Rules Follow these rules to stay safe in the science laboratory.
Wear goggles to protect eyes from splashes. Rule #1 Wear goggles to protect eyes from splashes.
Wear gloves to protect the skin on your hands. Rule #2 Wear gloves to protect the skin on your hands.
Wear an apron to protect your clothing. Rule #3 Wear an apron to protect your clothing.
Wear closed-toe shoes in the lab. Rule #4 Wear closed-toe shoes in the lab.
Never eat or drink during a science investigation. Rule #5 Never eat or drink during a science investigation.
Never directly sniff a substance in the lab. You must WAFT. Rule #6 Never directly sniff a substance in the lab. You must WAFT.
Read all directions BEFORE you begin an investigation. Rule #7 Read all directions BEFORE you begin an investigation.
Never goof-off in the lab. Rule #8 Never goof-off in the lab.
Know the location of all safety equipment. Rule #9 http://youtu.be/aU35ioqiJmA Know the location of all safety equipment.
Rule #10 Pull back long hair.
Keep glassware away from the edge of the lab counter. Rule #11 Keep glassware away from the edge of the lab counter.
Properly dispose of waste materials. Rule #12 Properly dispose of waste materials.
Never use electricity around water. Rule #13 Never use electricity around water.
If an accident occurs in the lab, notify the teacher IMMEDIATELY! Rule #14 If an accident occurs in the lab, notify the teacher IMMEDIATELY!
Lab Safety Rap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJG0ir9nDtc
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