1. Chapter 1: The Nature of Physical Science
Section 3: Safety in Science

2. What are 2 ways to keep yourself safe in the science lab?
Avoid accidents.
Be aware of what is going on around you.
Pay attention and follow directions!
Report accidents.
No matter how small, tell the teacher!

3. What are the 6 safety precautions to follow?
Understand safety symbols.
Learn to recognize them and understand what they mean.
What are the 6 safety precautions to follow?

4. What are the 6 safety precautions to follow?
Follow safety symbols.
Pay attention to the symbols and follow the precautions to avoid injury.
Wear goggles. Working with chemicals that could harm eyes.

5. What are the 6 safety precautions to follow?
3. Follow directions!
Read and follow directions carefully. Most accidents occur because this wasn’t done.
Ask when you don’t understand.
Use only the materials listed.
What are the 6 safety precautions to follow?

6. What are the 6 safety precautions to follow?
4. Neatness
Keep your area neat and uncluttered.
No backpacks, books, clothing, etc.
Clean up any spills as soon as they happen.

7. What are the 6 safety precautions to follow?
5. Using Proper Safety Equipment
Goggles
Apron
Gloves

8. What are the 6 safety precautions to follow?
6. Clean up.
Return all materials and chemicals to their original locations.
Throw trash away, make sure broken glass is disposed of by the teacher.
Turn off any equipment.

9. What do you do when an accident occurs?
1. Follow proper accident procedures.
Make sure you are safe!!
Tell your teacher about the accident.
Get help-listen to the teacher’s directions.
First Aid-emergency treatment for someone who is hurt or sick.

10. What do you do when an accident occurs?
2. Follow procedures for injuries.
Heat burn-hold area under cold water for at least 15 minutes.
Chemicals in eyes-use the eye bath to wash eyes for 15 minutes.
Cuts-rinse and apply pressure with clean paper towel.