Science Lab Safety Rules

1. Always wear goggles and a laboratory apron. There will be no exceptions to this rule!

Students often complain that goggles are uncomfortable, hot, and funny looking….

but the alternative to goggles could be this

Or this..

Or this!!!

Katie Piper http://www.katiepiper.co.uk/showthread.php?tid=57

2. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.

AFTER THE RAINBOW ACCIDENT

US CHEMICAL SAFETY BOARD

http://www.csb.gov/videos/after-the-rainbow/

3. Study your lab assignment before you come to class and have your Pre Lab completed. Pay particular attention to dangerous reagents or special safety precautions.

4. Never work in the lab without proper supervision.

5. Never perform an unauthorized experiment.

6. Never pipet by mouth and never inhale gases or other vapors.

7. Be careful with glass equipment.

8. Never eat, drink or chew gum in any part of the lab area.

9. Report any accident, injury, chemical spill or inappropriate procedure at once.

10. Tie back long hair and secure loose clothing.

11. Do not leave a lit burner unattended.

12. Read labels of reagent bottles carefully before using the chemicals.

13. Never return unused chemicals to a reagent bottle. Do not put a pipet, dropper or spatula in a reagent bottle – pour the reagent into a small beaker instead.

14. Always pour acid slowly into water to dilute – never pour water into acid. (Remember: ADD ACID)

15. Place broken glass, solid substances and used chemicals in designated container. Never throw a chemical down the sink unless given permission by Mrs. Hodgson.

16. Keep your lab area as clean as possible at all times.

17. Wash your hands with soap and water after each experiment.

18. To test the odor of a solution, do not hold it directly under nose. Hold it away and wave your hand over the solution towards you. (wafting)

19. Use the fumehood when working with volatile substances or poisonous vapors.

Emergency Situations

1. Spray fire extinguisher left to right at the base of the flame. Where is the fire extinguisher? ______________________

2. If clothing catches fire wall calmly to the safety shower. If your lab partner’s clothing catches fire use the fire blanket to smother the fire. How do you use the safety shower?_____________________ Where is the fire blanket?_____________

3. Corrosive chemicals splashed on skin should be flushed off promptly with copious amounts of flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If splashed on clothing, the clothing must be removed while under the safety shower. Stay under the shower for at least 15 minutes while Mrs. Hodgson calls the nurse or 911.

4. A corrosive chemical in the eye is a very serious matter. Get to an eye wash fountain immediately (within 15 seconds if possible). Wash the eye for at least 15 minutes while someone else calls the nurse. Keep the eyelid open fully; move the eyeballs up, down, left, right, criss-cross, round and round. How do you use the eye wash fountain?________________

Lab Accidents

UCLA Accidenthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6NEdcZY2WY

Crash Course Lab Safetyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRWRmIEHr3A

• Safety in the Lab (cartoon clips) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_J9wMSbkZI&feature=fvwrel

• Ultimate Lab Safety (AU) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr7roogzM8c

• The Good Old Days of Safety http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPL-nuulYD4

• Donald Duck Safety at Home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zjdx5w_qSY

• Donald Duck Safety at Work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oHKMDnEJ6I

• MSDS Lab Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFHvuDnEEK0

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazardous Materials Labeling ID from SafetyInstruction.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV3jZB3RJvA&feature=related

• Lab Safety Rules Look at Me Now Sdfsd http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=qOGUjPn6764&feature=related

How to Read a Chemical Label

How to Read a Chemical Label

Chemistry Materials

3 ring binder Dividers 2nd period – kleenexes 3rd period – paper towels/lysol wipes 4th period – hand soap or sanitizer 5th period – markers or map pencils 6th period – pencils 7th period - pens

Grading Policy

Daily Work/Homework – 30% Labs and Exams – 70%

(exams weighted X2 and labs X1)

Retest Policy

PAP classes 1 retest/nine weeks (cannot retest the last exam of the nine weeks or a final exam). Retests are before or after school and have to be done within 5 days (from time you receive initial grade on test).

Core classes same policy but can retest more often.

Absences

Come in for tutorials immediately to find out what you missed. (Do not wait until the next class period to find out what you missed!

Absences

If you are absent the day BEFORE a test you are STILL required to take the test when you return to class. Plenty of advance notice is given when a test is scheduled!

Absences

Review the Chemistry Educreations Tutorials on my website (or tutorials from other sites like Khan Academy).

Tutorials

Before school everyday from 8:00am to 8:35am

After school most days. I pick up my kids on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday but I will be back so wait for me!

(Unless I have duty or a meeting.)

Exemptions Fall Semester

9th, 10th, 11th – none12th – can exempt all classes

Exemptions Spring Semester

9th - 1 exemption 10th – 2 exemptions 11th – 3 exemptions 12th – can exempt all classes

Exemptions (Character Traits)

In order to exempt a class: 90 or above with 3 absences 85 or above with 2 absences 80 or above with 1 absence

You CANNOT exempt any class if you: are truant (skip any class) go to ISS, GAP, or if you are suspended have late fees (textbooks/library/counselors)

BYOD

Passing Periods/LunchYou may use your own device during passing periods and at lunch.

BYOD

Classroom Can use when given permission by Mrs. Hodgson. Cannot use 3G/4G must use wireless.GHS is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices. Be careful!

Tardies

If you are tardy you will be sent to the office (on that campus) to receive a tardy slip.

After 3rd tardy you will receive detention. 4th tardy on becomes more serious

consequences.