1. Biology I: Introduction of Laboratory Safety
Lab Safety
Biology I: Introduction of Laboratory Safety

2. Flinn Safety Contract
Biology is a hands-on science where we will be engaging in many lab activities
Important to read and understand the safety contract prior to signing!
I will keep these signed contracts all year as well as posting them around the room
ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND!!!!!!

3. General Rules
NO horseplay during/around lab equipment or activities  will be asked to leave
Never work alone! Make sure Mrs. Walz or instructor is present in the room
Do not eat, drink or chew gum during laboratory activities
Know your location around the lab/room

4. General Rules Dispose of chemicals properly according to instructor!!
If you do not finish a lab experiment discuss further instructions with instructor

5. Where am I?

6. Find me!!!

7. I dispense lots of water!

8. Find me!

9. Clothing

10. Accidents and Injuries
Report any accident (spill, breakage, etc.) or injury to the instructor immediately
Eyewash station or safety shower needs to be used for at least 20 seconds

11. Handling Chemicals All chemicals are to be considered dangerous
Do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals (if instructed to, use the waft
Take only the amount you
need
Never return unused
chemicals to their original
containers

12. Handling Chemicals Hold containers away from your body
Never remove any chemicals or lab materials from room

13. Glassware and Equipment
Never handle broken glass!
Examine all glassware before use. Never use cracked or chipped or dirty glassware!
If you don’t know how to use an instrument, ASK INSTRUCTOR!

14. Heating Substances
Do not put anything into an open flame unless instructor tells you to do so
Never leave a lit burner unattended
Use tongs or heat-protective gloves to handle hot equipment

20. Equipment