1. General Laboratory Procedures and Instruments
Laboratory Safety
General Laboratory Procedures and Instruments

2. Safety Features of Our Room
Fire-Extinguisher
Fire Blanket
Safety Eyewash
First Aid Kit
Emergency Contact List

3. Personal Safety Equipment
Eyeglasses
Latex Gloves
Hair-ties

4. Proper Attire for Labs NO SANDLES, HEELS, SLIPPERY SOLED SHOES
When it doubt, have an extra pair of sneakers in your locker
Must completely cover your feet
Long hair must be pulled back
PANTS ONLY (no skirts or shorts…sorry)
No loose clothing

5. Leave your jewelry in your locker If you wear contacts
DON’T touch your eyes during lab
Irritation can occur from chemical fumes (so bring drops if needed to use BEFORE lab)
Remember, you will be working with chemicals and instruments which could stain or discolor your clothes (so plan ahead and don’t wear your best polo or new pants!)

6. Common Sense Safety No goofing around
No running or jogging -- ALWAYS WALK
NO EATING, DRINKING or CHEWING GUM!!!!
Keep your hands away from your face and mouth during a lab
Always wash your hands BEFORE you LEAVE

7. Keep sharp objects, not in use, flat on the table not in your hands
Never sniff a chemical……waft it!
ALWAYS wear your goggles
If I see you with them on your head, hanging off your ears or on the table…
!! ZERO !!
Tell me if you don’t feel good, think you might pass out, or need some fresh air

8. NEVER TASTE or EAT anything in the lab!!!!!!!
Nothing ever leaves the lab room without my permission or you will get detention!
NEVER TASTE or EAT anything in the lab!!!!!!!
I don’t care if it’s a marshmallow or moldy bread, don’t do it
When in doubt, ask the teacher

9. Laboratory Procedures
All materials will be located on your lab table, lab tray or on the front table
First things first…always read the directions to an experiment BEFORE you get any materials
Always equip yourself with the proper PPE (eyeglasses, latex gloves, etc.) BEFORE you get any materials

10. Follow all written and oral instructions When in doubt…
Ask your lab partner first
Ask a fellow classmate
THEN ask the teacher
Be aware of any safety practices or dangerous materials before you start
Conduct yourself and your experiment in a safe manner

11. Allow proper time to clean up your materials BEFORE the bell rings
Dispose of materials according to the teachers directions ALWAYS
Wash your hands before you leave after every experiment

12. To DO… With your desk partner Please work on the lab safety worksheet
You will have 10 minutes
Please sit quietly when you are finished

13. Common Laboratory Instruments
Stored in labeled wood or glass cabinets
Be careful when reaching for glassware, it will shatter if it falls!
All chemicals are stored in locked cabinets in the other room(YOU SHOULD NEVER BE IN THAT ROOM OR OPEN THOSE CABINETS!!!! NEVER)