1. Lab Safety - Chemical Safety Hygiene Plan

2. Rules Use the lab only when directed by the teacher. Follow instructions (both written and oral). If you don’t understand something…ASK FIRST!!! Do not touch anything until instructed to do so.

3. Do not eat, drink beverages or chew gum in lab. Long hair must be tied back. No loose clothing, open toed shoes or dangling jewelry. Wear eye protection, gloves & aprons as instructed (Personal Protective Equipment…PPE)

4. No horseplay, jokes or pranks are allowed. You must exhibit responsible behavior. You are responsible for cleaning up your station or work area. Stay at your assigned station. Do not wander around the room.

5. Do not taste anything!

6. MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet Sheets for each substance in the lab will be in the notebook.

7. PASS Pull pin Aim at base of fire Squeeze handle Sweep back & forth Fire extinguishers have about 15 seconds of powder…if this doesn’t work…evacuate!

8. Know the location of the: –ABC Fire extinguisher (by the door) 601 –Blanket room 619 –Eye wash station (next room…less than 10 second walk away) room 602 –Shower (chemistry room) 619 –Right to Know room 605 –MSDS notebook room 605 –First aid kit room 601 –Elec equip call Mr. Green –Emergency phone - your pocket!

9. National Fire Protection Association Know where alarms and fire extinguishers are located. Fire Drill: Left, Left, Left…find me at the fence and check in!

10. Accidents Notify teacher of any accident, injury or spills. Do not handle broken glass…teacher will clean it up.

11. Know where to go in the event of an accident…take action!!!

13. Contract Student laboratory safety contracts must be signed by student and parent and returned before you can participate in labs. No exceptions. SIGN & RETURN THIS CONTRACT TOMORROW!

14. Questions? Will we lose points for violations? –You betcha! You’ll get a zero for the lab for: Horseplay, wandering, tasting, etc. When can we make up labs when we’re absent? –Yes. You must be prepared to make up any lab activity that you miss on the Tuesday following your return. Mark your calendar!

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