Lab Safety 7 th Grade Science

Safety Rules  Always get the teacher’s permission before you begin an activity  Before you begin, read the activity all the way through. If you have questions, ask the teacher!  Use Safety equipment provided for you. Goggles, apron, etc.

 When heating materials, always slant the opening of the container away from you and others.  Never: Eat or drink in the lab Use glassware as food or drink containers Inhale chemicals Taste any substance or draw any material into a tube using your mouth.

 If you spill a chemical on yourself or a counter, wash it off right away with water.  Report any spill to your teacher and lab partner(s).  Know the location and proper use of fire extinguisher, eye wash, safety shower, fire blanket, first aid kit, and fire alarm.

 Know safety symbols. (These are in the back of your science book in Appendix A)  Keep all materials away from open flames. Roll up sleeves Keep long hair or loose clothes tied back Remove scarves and loose jewlery

Fire  In case of a fire, smother the fire with a fire blanket  Use the fire extinguisher on equipment, NOT on people  Never run

 Report to your teacher every accident or injury, no matter how small.

Clean Up  Turn off water  Turn off electric devices before unplugging them  Return all materials to their proper places  Dispose of chemicals and other materials as directed by the teacher

Clean-up continued…  Place broken glass and solid substances in proper containers. Never discard materials in the sink.  Clean work area thoroughly. Disinfect if necessary.  Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.