lab safety (earth science students). general i will not touch any lab equipment until i have been...
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Lab Safety (Earth Science Students)
General
•I will not touch any lab equipment until I have been given instructions.
General
• I will keep my voice low during labs.
Personal
• I will not engage in horseplay of any kind.
Personal
• I will not eat, drink or chew gum in the science laboratory.
Personal
• I will wear eye protection whenever the teacher says it is necessary. I will inform the teacher if I am wearing contact lenses.
Personal
• If I have long hair, I will tie it back when flames or hazardous substances are to be used.
Personal
• I will wear shoes that completely enclose my feet whenever chemicals or glassware are to be used. This means no sandals or open-toed shoes.
Personal
• I will wear appropriate clothing for labs, no dangling objects, or nylon jackets or pants when using flames.
Lab Procedure
• I will only do the experiments approved by the teacher.
• I will follow specific instructions for each lab investigation.
Lab Procedure
• I will immediately report ALL accidents to the teacher. This includes glass breakage.
Lab Procedure
• If I do not understand something in the instructions, I will ask the teacher for further explanation before starting the lab.
Lab Procedure
• I will treat every chemical with healthy respect.
• I will not touch, smell or taste chemicals unless instructed to do so.
Lab Procedure
• When smelling the contents of a test tube or other container, if directed, I will wave my hand over the opening toward my nose.
Lab Procedure
• I will handle all lab materials and apparatus with care to avoid damaging them or injuring myself or others.
Lab Procedure
• I will never point a cooled, heating or heated test tube at a person.
Lab Procedure
• I will read the labels on bottles of chemicals twice, carefully, to make sure I have the right chemical.
Lab Procedure
• I will clean up any minor, harmless spills.
• If I am unsure if the spill is harmless or not, I will immediately tell the teacher.
Handing and Care of Equipment
• I will keep sinks clean. They are not trashcans.
Handling and care of Equipment
• I will follow the directions for proper disposal of wastes. Certain substances (example acids) CANNOT go down the drain.
Handling and Care of Equipment
I will keep the tops of lab benches and tables clean and clutter free.
Handling and Care of Equipment
I will inspect all glassware for cracks.
Handling and Care of Equipment
I will always beware of handling glass. Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.
Lab Procedure
After the completion of the day’s lab work, I will cleanse my hands thoroughly.