Closed-toed shoes Tie back hair Remove dangling jewelry No loose clothing
Safety “rules” help to protect you!
Leave materials alone until the teacher explains how to use them!
The teacher must be in the classroom: Never work alone
Do not enter storage areas without permission.
No food, drink, or gum allowed in the classroom!
Read all directions BEFORE beginning a lab. If you do not understand a direction STOP and ask your teacher before moving on.
Keep a clean and tidy lab station and clean-up when you are finished.
Only perform approved experiments
Tell the teacher IMMEDIATELY if there is an emergency, accident or injury!
Know where to find and how to use safety equipment
Fire extinguisher in hallway o Pull pin and hold trigger o Aim towards base of the fire o You should not use if teacher is present!
Fire blanket o Stop, Drop, and Roll o Cover person with blanket to smother fire o Never wrap person if standing up!
Eye wash is on back counter o Remove yellow covers o Turn on COLD water o Pull knob & hold eyes over water
Horseplay is NEVER allowed. Don’t play around in lab!
Wear safety goggles o Safety Goggles are worn to protect your eyes o They should be worn when using chemicals, heat, or glass
Know how to use lab equipment. If something breaks, STOP and tell the teacher! o Carry equipment with both hands.
Dispose of trash properly & Never take anything from lab. o Never put anything in the sink without permission.
Wear Safety Goggles Check for breaks or cracks Use gloves or broom to pick up broken glass Dispose in “Broken Glass Box”
Always wear goggles! Never taste or touch anything in lab without permission Do not mix chemicals Waft to smell
Always wear goggles Never reach over an open flame Use tongs
Handle living specimens with respect Do not cause harm or pain to any living organism
Use caution during dissections: o Cut away from yourself and others when using scalpel o Always wash you hands with soap and water
o Living material such as body fluids, bacteria, plants, or animals that could cause disease, sickness, or harm to you or the environment!
o No horseplay o Be aware of poisonous plants o Tell teacher if your have life threatening allergies o Do not disturb wildlife
Stay calm Follow teacher instructions Use Crisis Flipbook & get help in necessary
A dangerous intruder is in the building! Stay calm & silent Cover & lock door and windows Hide
Move quickly and quietly downstairs Face lockers or wall Get into safety position Cool Science Careers! Cool Science Careers!
Line up SILENTLY Follow Exit Route No talking or playing Listen for role call
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Biological Hazard Explosion Safety Radioactive Safety Chemical Safety
Fume SafetyElectrical Safety Fire SafetyOpen Flame Alert
Animal SafetyPlant SafetyDisposal Alert