Laboratory Safety Safe Practices in the High School Science Lab

Safety Procedures Broken glass in “sharps container.” Broken glass in “sharps container.” Safety goggles must be worn when appropriate. Safety goggles must be worn when appropriate. Be familiar with the location and use of the following safety equipment: Be familiar with the location and use of the following safety equipment: –Fire extinguisher; fire exit is F doors –Eyewash

Safety Procedures, cont’d Long hair and clothes must be tied back when working with chemicals or fire. Long hair and clothes must be tied back when working with chemicals or fire. Horseplay cannot be allowed. Horseplay cannot be allowed. Inform your teacher about any spill, accident, etc. Inform your teacher about any spill, accident, etc.