1. SAFETY IN THE SCIENCE LABORATORY

2. Read instructions before starting experiments;
Follow all directions carefully

3. Don’t touch anything until instructed to do so;

4. Perform only those experiments authorized by the instructor;

5. Do not eat food,drink beverages or chew gum in the lab;

6. Absolutely no horseplay in the lab!

7. Keep work areas clean and tidy;
Keep aisles clear;

8. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment
Safety shower

9. Eyewash station

10. Fire blanket

11. Fire extinguisher

12. Dispose of all chemical waste properly, according to instructions;
Clean equipment and work area after use;
Return all materials to proper location

13. Keep hands away from face, eyes and mouth while using chemicals;
Wash hands thoroughly before leaving lab;

14. Goggles must be worn at all times during a lab;NO
YES

15. Dress properly during a lab;
Tie long hair back
No dangling jewelry
No loose, baggy clothing

16. No sandals (shoes should completely cover top of foot)
Wear lab aprons
No contact lenses

17. Report any accident or injury to the instructor immediately;

18. If a chemical splashes on your skin, immediately flush with running water and notify instructor

19. When checking a chemical for odors, gently waft vapors towards nose;
NO YES

20. Double check labels on chemical bottles
Take only as much chemical as you need;
Never return unused chemicals to their original containers;

21. When diluting acids always add the acid to the water;
“Do as you oughta – add acid to water”

22. Never handle broken glass with your bare hands;
Use a dust pan and brush
Place broken glass in glass disposal container

23. Never use chipped, cracked or dirty glassware;
Never leave a lit burner unattended;
When heating a substance in a test tube, never point the mouth of the test tube at yourself or others;

24. Never look down into a container that is being heated;
Be careful – hot glass doesn’t look hot!

25. Never pipet by mouth!
NO!
YES!

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