1. SAFETY RULES FOR SCIENCE

2. Follow Instructions
Follow the teacher’s written and oral instructions.
Ask questions if you do not understand what to do

3. Beware of Poison DO NOT taste eat drink inhale
anything used in science activities unless the teacher tells you to.
Dispose of waste properly.
Never pour chemicals down the sink!

4. Your Hands Will Get Dirty
Keep your hands away from your face, eyes, and mouth and keep your hair tied back during science activities.
Wash your hands after using materials or chemicals.

5. Protect Your Eyes Always wear goggles when handling chemicals
glass containers
heat
is being used in the lab.

6. Clothing
No loose clothing
No dangling jewelry
Closed toed shoes

7. Ask First
Any experiments you want to try on your own must be approved by the teacher.
Unauthorized experiements are prohibited

8. Tell the Teacher
Tell the teacher if you see something / someone being unsafe

9. Accidents Happen Always cut away from you.
Tell the teacher if you have an accident or an injury.

10. Emergency
Know the class emergency plan.

11. Safety Rap
The Safety Song
Safety (cartoon)
Simpson’s Lab Safety quiz

12. Questions to think about
Where should you put chemical waste?
Is horseplay ever okay in the lab?
If we were to ever handle animals, what should you do, or not do?
How should you handle chemicals even if they are not hazardous?
If you break glass what should you do?