1. Lab Safety (Earth Science Students)

2. General I will not touch any lab equipment until I have been given instructions.

3. General I will keep my voice low during labs.

4. Personal I will not engage in horseplay of any kind.

5. Personal I will not eat, drink or chew gum in the science laboratory.

6. Personal I will wear eye protection whenever the teacher says it is necessary. I will inform the teacher if I am wearing contact lenses.

7. Personal If I have long hair, I will tie it back when flames or hazardous substances are to be used.

8. Personal I will wear shoes that completely enclose my feet whenever chemicals or glassware are to be used. This means no sandals or open- toed shoes.

9. Personal I will wear appropriate clothing for labs, no dangling objects, or nylon jackets or pants when using flames.

10. Lab Procedure I will only do the experiments approved by the teacher. I will follow specific instructions for each lab investigation.

11. Lab Procedure I will immediately report ALL accidents to the teacher. This includes glass breakage.

12. Lab Procedure If I do not understand something in the instructions, I will ask the teacher for further explanation before starting the lab.

13. Lab Procedure I will treat every chemical with healthy respect. I will not touch, smell or taste chemicals unless instructed to do so.

14. Lab Procedure When smelling the contents of a test tube or other container, if directed, I will wave my hand over the opening toward my nose.

15. Lab Procedure I will handle all lab materials and apparatus with care to avoid damaging them or injuring myself or others.

16. Lab Procedure I will never point a cooled, heating or heated test tube at a person.

17. Lab Procedure I will read the labels on bottles of chemicals twice, carefully, to make sure I have the right chemical.

18. Lab Procedure I will clean up any minor, harmless spills. If I am unsure if the spill is harmless or not, I will immediately tell the teacher.

19. Handing and Care of Equipment I will keep sinks clean. They are not trashcans.

20. Handling and care of Equipment I will follow the directions for proper disposal of wastes. Certain substances (example acids) CANNOT go down the drain.

21. Handling and Care of Equipment I will keep the tops of lab benches and tables clean and clutter free.

22. Handling and Care of Equipment I will inspect all glassware for cracks.

23. Handling and Care of Equipment I will always beware of handling glass. Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

24. Lab Procedure After the completion of the day’s lab work, I will cleanse my hands thoroughly.