Laboratory Rules

What to bring to Lab: 1. Lab Notebook/Worksheets 2. Ink Pen (Blue/Black ONLY) 3. No Backpack 4. Other instructed material

Prohibited! (Not allowed) Food and drinks, including bottled water are never allowed in the Lab This includes GUM and CANDY!

Long hair and bulky clothing are dangerous in the lab These can be drawn through chemicals. These can get caught on lab tools. These can catch on fire. Tie back long hair, roll up sleeves, & Always wear your laboratory apron and safety goggles.

Do not wear dangling jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, watches, dangling earrings) in the lab! These may catch on a piece of equipment and cause an accident.

Prevent an Accident Please.

LAB is NOT your like your house DO NOT search through cabinets DO NOT enter the stock room DO NOT wander DO NOT try your own “recipes” or experiments DO sit at your seat and follow all directions

Types of accidents and how to handle them:

Remain calm! A minor problem quickly becomes a major one if you panic.

Lab Safety: Everyone is Responsible! Horse-play will not be tolerated (  , $) horseplay n. rough, boisterous, or rowdy play

Broken Glass: This is the most common accident in the lab, even with the best of care Proper use of equipment  NO TROUBLE Improper use, horseplay  TROUBLE Moving quickly → SLOW DOWN! - Awareness at your lab bench → OBSERVE! Common sense  USE IT!

If glassware is broken, stop where you are. Report the breakage to your teacher. Your teacher will collect the broken glass, not you.

Heating Glass: We are not glassblowers! Therefore, when using Bunsen burners or hot plates You can’t “see” when glass is hot (such as glowing) Before you touch it, test it by slowly approaching it with the back of your hand If you detect heat, don’t touch it!

Inserting Glass: When putting a glass tubing or a thermometer into a rubber stopper, always Protect your hands with a towel Use glycerol to lubricate the ends Use a twisting motion to insert the glass slowly

Chemical Spills: You are to treat all chemicals and spills as DANGEROUS. Stop where you are and tell the teacher when there is a spill.

Lab Safety Equipment

Eye Wash Station: The station should only be used if chemicals come in direct contact with the eyes. Flood eyes and eyelids with water for a minimum of 15 minutes.

Safety Shower: Use the shower provides if large amounts of chemicals are spilled or splashed onto the skin or clothing.

Fire Safety Blanket: Stop, Drop, and Roll !!!! Use only after person stops, drops, & rolls Use on PEOPLE, not things.

In case of a fire: Immediately notify your teacher. Your teacher will operate the fire extinguisher, NOT YOU.

Electrical Safety Unplug the electrical plug from its socket by pulling on the PLUG, not the electrical cord.

Who cleans up after each lab? STUDENTS clean up! Dispose of chemicals as directed by your teacher Do not put unused portions back in the original container! Rinse and dry all glassware. Put all materials back as you found them. Clean and dry your lab table. WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE LEAVING THE LAB.