1. Science Lab Safety Rules

2. 1. Always wear goggles and a laboratory apron
1. Always wear goggles and a laboratory apron. There will be no exceptions to this rule!

3. Students often complain that goggles are uncomfortable, hot, and funny looking….

4. but the alternative to goggles could be this

5. Or this..

6. Or this!!!
Katie Piper

7. 2. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.

8. After the rainbow accident US Chemical safety board

9. 3. Study your lab assignment before you come to class and have your Pre Lab completed. Pay particular attention to dangerous reagents or special safety precautions.

10. 4. Never work in the lab without proper supervision.

11. 5. Never perform an unauthorized experiment.

12. 6. Never pipet by mouth and never inhale gases or other vapors.

13. 7. Be careful with glass equipment.

14. 8. Never eat, drink or chew gum in any part of the lab area.

15. 9. Report any accident, injury, chemical spill or inappropriate procedure at once.

16. 10. Tie back long hair and secure loose clothing.

17. 11. Do not leave a lit burner unattended.

18. 12. Read labels of reagent bottles carefully before using the chemicals.

19. 13. Never return unused chemicals to a reagent bottle
13. Never return unused chemicals to a reagent bottle. Do not put a pipet, dropper or spatula in a reagent bottle – pour the reagent into a small beaker instead.

20. 14. Always pour acid slowly into water to dilute – never pour water into acid. (Remember: ADD ACID)

21. 15. Place broken glass, solid substances and used chemicals in designated container. Never throw a chemical down the sink unless given permission by Mrs. Hodgson.

22. 16. Keep your lab area as clean as possible at all times.

23. 17. Wash your hands with soap and water after each experiment.

24. 18. To test the odor of a solution, do not hold it directly under nose
18. To test the odor of a solution, do not hold it directly under nose. Hold it away and wave your hand over the solution towards you. (wafting)

25. 19. Use the fumehood when working with volatile substances or poisonous vapors.

26. Emergency Situations
1. Spray fire extinguisher left to right at the base of the flame. Where is the fire extinguisher? ______________________

27. 2. If clothing catches fire wall calmly to the safety shower
2. If clothing catches fire wall calmly to the safety shower. If your lab partner’s clothing catches fire use the fire blanket to smother the fire. How do you use the safety shower?_____________________ Where is the fire blanket?_____________

28. 3. Corrosive chemicals splashed on skin should be flushed off promptly with copious amounts of flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If splashed on clothing, the clothing must be removed while under the safety shower. Stay under the shower for at least 15 minutes while Mrs. Hodgson calls the nurse or 911.

29. 4. A corrosive chemical in the eye is a very serious matter
4. A corrosive chemical in the eye is a very serious matter. Get to an eye wash fountain immediately (within 15 seconds if possible). Wash the eye for at least 15 minutes while someone else calls the nurse. Keep the eyelid open fully; move the eyeballs up, down, left, right, criss-cross, round and round. How do you use the eye wash fountain?________________

30. Lab Accidents UCLA Accident
Crash Course Lab Safety

31. Safety Videos
Safety in the Lab (cartoon clips)
Ultimate Lab Safety (AU)
The Good Old Days of Safety
Donald Duck Safety at Home
Donald Duck Safety at Work
MSDS Lab Clip
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazardous Materials Labeling ID from SafetyInstruction.com
Lab Safety Rules Look at Me Now Sdfsd

39. How to Read a Chemical Label

40. How to Read a Chemical Label

41. Chemistry Materials 3 ring binder Dividers 2nd period – kleenexes
3rd period – paper towels/lysol wipes
4th period – hand soap or sanitizer
5th period – markers or map pencils
6th period – pencils
7th period - pens

42. Grading Policy Daily Work/Homework – 30% Labs and Exams – 70%
(exams weighted X2 and labs X1)

43. Retest Policy
PAP classes 1 retest/nine weeks (cannot retest the last exam of the nine weeks or a final exam). Retests are before or after school and have to be done within 5 days (from time you receive initial grade on test).
Core classes same policy but can retest more often.

44. Absences
Come in for tutorials immediately to find out what you missed. (Do not wait until the next class period to find out what you missed!

45. Absences
If you are absent the day BEFORE a test you are STILL required to take the test when you return to class. Plenty of advance notice is given when a test is scheduled!

46. Absences
Review the Chemistry Educreations Tutorials on my website (or tutorials from other sites like Khan Academy).

47. Tutorials Before school everyday from 8:00am to 8:35am
After school most days. I pick up my kids on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday but I will be back so wait for me!
(Unless I have duty or a meeting.)

48. Exemptions Fall Semester
9th, 10th, 11th – none
12th – can exempt all classes

49. Exemptions Spring Semester
9th - 1 exemption
10th – 2 exemptions
11th – 3 exemptions
12th – can exempt all classes

50. Exemptions (Character Traits)
In order to exempt a class:
90 or above with 3 absences
85 or above with 2 absences
80 or above with 1 absence
You CANNOT exempt any class if you:
are truant (skip any class)
go to ISS, GAP, or if you are suspended
have late fees (textbooks/library/counselors)

51. Passing Periods/Lunch
BYOD
Passing Periods/Lunch
You may use your own device during passing periods and at lunch.

52. BYOD Classroom Can use when given permission by Mrs. Hodgson.
Cannot use 3G/4G must use wireless.
GHS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices. Be careful!

53. Tardies
If you are tardy you will be sent to the office (on that campus) to receive a tardy slip.
After 3rd tardy you will receive detention.
4th tardy on becomes more serious consequences.