1.Always obtain your teacher’s permission to begin a lab. 2.Study the procedures and ask ?’s 3.Follow all lab safety rules

ANIMAL SAFETY Do not cause pain, discomfort or injury to an animal Follow your teacher’s directions when handling animals Wash your hands thoroughly after handling animals or their cages

EYE SAFETY

1. Always wear protective equipment.

CHEMICAL / POISON SAFETY

1. Never eat or drink anything in the lab

2. All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous. 3. Do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so. 4. The proper technique for smelling chemicals is WAFTING

5. Always add acid to water and swirls or stir the solution

6. Never return unused chemicals to their original container. 7. Never remove chemicals or other materials from the lab area or class room

8. Report spills the teacher immediately so they can be cleaned properly.

Fume Safey This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes Use a well ventilated area

GLASSWARE SAFETY Never use broken or chipped glassware Make sure glassware is clean before use and putting away Do not put hot glassware in cold water

FIRE SAFETY Never leave flame unattended

Tie back long hair and loose clothing. Remove dangling jewelry

Know the location and proper use of all safety equipment.

If a fire occurs, notify teacher immediately (use fire extinguisher, fire blanket or shower) Never run!!!!

THERMAL SAFETY Use heat resistant gloves to avoid burning your hands Never heat anything in a closed container

Always point the open end of a test tube being heated away from everyone.

SHARP OBJECT SAFETY Always cut away from yourself and others

ELECTRICAL SAFETY Do not overload circuits Do not yank cord from wall, pull it from the base Do not touch electrical outlets or appliances with wet hands

DISPOSAL ALERT

BIO HAZARD Safety

RADIOACTIVE SAFETY

Plant Safety This symbol appears when working with poisonous plants or plants with thorns

Remember : Report any accidents or injuries to the teacher immediately.

Clean up lab area when finished and dispose of waste as directed.

Safety rules are to be followed to help prevent an accident First aide procedure is the action taken after an accident has occured

Fainting Keep person lying down Loosen tight clothing Notify teacher

Chemical Spills on Skin Apply/flush with water. Notify teacher

Foreign Matter in Eye Flush with water for fifteen minutes. Notify teacher.

Cuts and Bruises Apply pressure to stop bleeding Cover cuts Apply cold compresses Notify teacher

Poisoning Note the suspected poisoning agent and call Your teacher immediately

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