Science Safety
Safety Rules Listen to teacher Be aware Be careful Clean up
Listen to teacher Lab procedure changes Specific safety information
Be alert Know locations of emergency equipment Read and understand activity procedures Dress appropriately Pull back long hair Roll up long sleeves No open shoes Wear protective gear
Be Careful: Equipment Never use broken glassware Never use electrical equipment near water or if the cord is frayed Handle hot object carefully Use tongs with test tubes Use mitts with larger glassware
Be Careful: Chemicals Know your Safety Symbols Tell teacher if: you spill a chemical a chemical is on your skin Do NOT taste or touch materials unless instructed to do so Smell chemicals using “wafting” method
Be Careful: General No goofy behaviour: Know emergency procedures: Throwing objects Reckless movements Know emergency procedures: Fire earthquake
Be Careful: Clean-up Wash all glassware Put all equipment back Dispose of waste chemicals as instructed NEVER put unused chemicals back in original container Ensure equipment is OFF when not in use
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
Hazardous Household Product Symbols