1. Lab Safety
                                                                                   

2. General Lab Safety:
Do not enter the lab area until you have permission from the teacher.
Keep the lab area clean and uncluttered.
All equipment should be handled carefully.
Never eat or drink in the lab.
Follow all written and verbal directions. If you do not understand a direction, procedure, or piece of equipment ask the teacher BEFORE proceeding with the lab.

3. IMPORTANT!!
Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times. There is NO horseplay in the lab.
Do not hit, chase, or bother other
students in the lab.
If you cannot follow the rules
you will be asked to leave the lab
area and will receive a zero on
the assignment.
Breaking Science Safety Rules
may ban you from future labs.

4. Glassware: Never use broken glassware.
Always clean glassware before putting it away.
Immediately tell the teacher if any glassware gets broken.
DO NOT CLEAN IT
UP YOURSELF!

5. Heat: Always wear safety goggles.
Never heat anything unless instructed by the teacher.
Test for “heat” with the back of your hand.
Always tie back long hair.
Use proper equipment when handling objects that have been heated.

6. Electrical: Do not plug too many things into one outlet.
Never touch anything electrical with wet hands.

7. Safety Equipment: Know the location and operating procedures
for all safety equipment
Report any and all accidents to the teacher IMMEDIATELY.

8. Chemicals: Never smell chemicals directly.
Never taste or mix chemicals unless instructed to do so.
Always wear goggles when working with chemicals.
Ask the teacher before disposing
of any chemical waste.
Notify the teacher immediately if
chemicals have been spilled.
DO NOT CLEAN IT UP YOURSELF!

9. Extras: Perform only experiments authorized by your teacher.
Read all procedures BEFORE
beginning a lab.
Experiments must be
monitored at all times.
Do not wander around the
room, visit with other groups,
or distract other students in any way.

10. Final Information----
SAFETY FIRST!
SAFETY SECOND!!
SAFETY THIRD!!!
No Warnings will be given for misconduct. You will be removed from the lab and given alternate assignments for up to six-weeks!
This is Science Department Policy!

21. What could happen?