1. Science Safety

2. Safety is the Responsibility of EVERYONE!

3. Student Responsibilities
Follow instructions everyday, all day, without exception
Read and double check all written safety instructions
Ask questions when confused

4. General Safety Information
All science classes have potential hazards
The most important safety rule is to always follow your teacher’s directions and ask if you are not sure what to do!

5. Concerns & Issues for OUR Class
General hazard warning
When you see this symbol, slow down and carefully read the instructions.

6. Eye Protection/Goggle Use
Wear eye protection/goggles when using:
Chemicals
Sharp objects
Fire/Heat
NON-NEGOTIABLE
It’s a LAW!

7. Fire/Heat Fire/Heat hazard Use goggles Use gloves Tie back long hair
Tie back loose clothing

8. Electrical Electrical Hazard Watch for water Be aware of cords
Unplug when not in use

9. Poison Poison Hazard Wear goggles Read label Keep away from mouth
Wash hands

10. Corrosive Corrosive Hazard Wear goggles Read labels Wear apron
Keep off skin
Wash Hands

11. Explosive
Explosive Hazard
Wear goggles
Read labels
Wear apron

12. Biohazard Biohazard May contain disease causing substances Wear gloves
Dispose of in specially
marked container
-- Wash hands

13. Hand Safety Hand Safety Protect your hands When using: Sharp objects
Heat
-- Chemicals

14. Safety Contract
Each student and a parent or guardian will sign a safety contract (already signed).
Students without a signed contract on file will not be allowed to participate labs.

15. Breaking the Contract
On a case-by-case basis, breaking the contract may result in:
Removal from the lab activity with alternate assignments given
School disciplinary procedures

16. References Safety Symbols: