1. Science Safety

2. Safety is the Responsibility of EVERYONE!

3. MY Responsibilities: To provide safe learning activities (Sorry we’re NOT blowing anything up!) To provide appropriate safety equipment To provide verbal and written safety instructions whenever needed To provide safety instruction

4. YOUR Responsibilities To follow instructions everyday, all day, without exception To read and double check all written safety instructions To ask questions when confused

5. General Safety Information All science classes have potential hazards The more advanced the class, the greater the possibility for safety issues

6. Concerns & Issues for OUR Class General hazard warning –This symbol was created to draw attention to the need for safety. –The symbol means: Attention! Become Alert! Your safety is involved!

7. Goggle Use Wear goggles when using: –Chemicals –Sharp objects –Fire NON-NEGOTIABLE It’s a LAW!

8. Fire Fire hazard –precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a fire. –In these situations you will: Use goggles Tie back long hair Tie back loose clothing

9. Electrical Electrical Hazard –Working with electricity can be dangerous. –Watch for water –Be aware of cords

10. Poison Poison Hazard –Today generally used as a warning of danger, particularly in regard to poisonous substances. –We will: Wear goggles Read labels Keep away from mouth

11. Corrosive Corrosive Hazard –Corrosives can burn and destroy body tissues on contact. –We will: Wear goggles Read labels Wear apron Keep off skin

12. Lab Safety It is wise to always treat unknown materials as very hazardous until they are positively identified. So always remember to be safe.

13. Safety Contract Each student and a parent or guardian will sign a safety contract. Students without a signed contract on file will not be allowed to participate labs.

14. Safety Contract I know whom to contact for help in case of an emergency. –Mrs. Briggs in room 21 –Principal Mr. Hagrity –Call Office –911 (It had better be SERIOUS!)

15. Breaking the Contract On a case-by-case basis, breaking the contract may result in: –Removal from the lab activity with alternate assignments given –School disciplinary procedures