Science Lab Safety Guidelines

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Purpose of wearing goggles during experiments

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To protect your eyes when chemicals, heat, or sediments are used.

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Action to take if lab procedure directions are unclear

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Ask the teacher before starting the experiment.

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Disposal of material waste after an experiment

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Dispose of all material waste according to the teacher's directions.

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First action if injured in the lab

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Tell the teacher at once.

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Steps before using glassware and equipment

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Read all directions carefully and check glassware for chips or cracks.

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Best type of shoes for science labs

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Closed-toed shoes.

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Rule about horseplay in the lab

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Horseplay or practical joking is always against the rules.

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Correct way to move around the science classroom

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Walk.

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Purpose of lab aprons

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For the protection of you and your clothing.

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Proper method to smell a liquid in the lab

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Waft the odor toward you.