1. Science Safety

2. Safety is the Responsibility of EVERYONE!

3. MY Responsibilities: To provide safe learning activities
To provide appropriate safety equipment
To teach a safety unit
To provide verbal and written safety instructions whenever needed

4. YOUR Responsibilities
To follow instructions everyday, all day, without exception
To read and double check all written safety instructions
To ask questions when confused

5. 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!

6. Concerns & Issues for OUR Class
General hazard warning
When you see this symbol, triple check for safety issues

7. Goggle Use Wear goggles when using: NON-NEGOTIABLE It’s a LAW!
Chemicals
Sharp objects
Fire/Heat
NON-NEGOTIABLE
It’s a LAW!

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

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

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

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

12. Explosive
Explosive Hazard
Wear goggles
Read labels
Wear apron

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

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

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

16. 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

17. References Safety Symbols: