1. Mrs. Floyd 6th Grade Science
Lab Safety Procedures
Mrs. Floyd
6th Grade Science

2. Lab Safety: Everyone is Responsible!
Safety First
Science is a hands-on laboratory class.
Safety in the classroom is our #1 priority.
All rules must be followed at all times.
A signed lab safety contract is required to participate in labs. – due ASAP, by Aug 18th
Lab Safety: Everyone is Responsible!

3. General Safety Guidelines
Follow all instructions carefully
Do not play with lab equipment until instructed to do so.
Keep the science room clean and organized.
Notify the teacher immediately of any accidents or unsafe conditions in the science classroom!
Be Responsible at all times.
No horseplay, practical jokes, pranks, etc.
Lab Safety: Everyone is Responsible!

4. General Safety Guidelines
No eating or drinking in lab unless directed otherwise.
Be careful with hot items
Be sure to WAFT not WHIFF
Be neat and organized
Keep your work area clean.
Secure long hair or loose clothing.
Protect your eyes:
Wear safety goggles when required
Lab Safety: Everyone is Responsible!

5. Practice Makes Perfect!

6. T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/
What's Wrong?
Lab Safety Challenge #1
T. Trimpe

7. Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm
What’s wrong? Identify 6 different safety concerns shown in the picture below.
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8. The answers are … Don’t fool around during a lab.
Always wear safety goggles when doing an experiment
Always point test tubes and other items away from yourself and others when heating.
Don’t eat or drink while in the lab.
Keep hair and other flammable objects away from flames.
Don’t leave a flame unattended.
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