1. Lab Safety Borrowed from White Plains High School
Science Department – modified by M. Temples

2. Lab Safety Begins Before You Go to the Lab!
Always read through the lab instructions before beginning the lab
Ask any questions you may have concerning the lab BEFORE you begin.

3. Proper Lab Behavior
Never participate in horseplay or behavior that could lead to injury of others. Meter sticks are equipment not weapons of mass distruction.
Agree to disagree – you are not required to have the exact answers to all questions as your lab group
Monitor your noise level!

4. Proper Lab Behavior Stay on task
Do NOT wander around and visit other groups!
Actively participate – be a help not a hindrance to your group!

5. Use goggles when instructed to do so.
Dressing for Lab
Use goggles when instructed to do so.
This does not mean on the top of your head…

6. Safe Lab Practices
Never look directly into a test tube. View the contents from the side.
Never taste any material in the lab.
Food, drink and gum are prohibited in lab.
Follow ALL directions!
Ask questions any time you are unsure of what to do. 6

7. Safe Lab Practices (cont.)
Never smell a material in a test tube or flask directly Instead, with your hand, "fan" some of the fumes to your nose carefully.

8. In the Event of a Lab Accident……
Report all accidents regardless of how minor to your teacher.

9. In the Event of a Lab Accident…… (cont.)
Immediately notify the teacher of any spill and clean up the spill as directed.

10. At the End of Your Lab Time…
Return all lab materials and equipment to their proper places after use.
Restock your lab supply tray and clean-up your area.