Lab Safety

Lab Safety

Everyone is responsible!

Safety First!

• Science is a hands-on class with lab activities.

• You will be handling different materials and equipment during science labs.

• Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority!

• To ensure a safe science classroom, there are rules to follow that you will agree to in your Lab Safety Contract.

• These rules must be followed at ALL times.

• A signed lab safety contract is required to participate in labs.

Wear Safety Gear

• Wear any protective gear appropriate for the lab as instructed.

• Safety Glasses, Gloves, Lab Coat, Apron

• DO NOT remove until you are DONE.

• Only wear closed toe shoes in the lab.

Follow All Directions

• Listen and follow directions given by the teacher.

• Read through the lab completely and be prepared BEFORE you begin.

• Do not do anything not included in the lab.

Be Careful - No Horseplay

• Things to be VERY CAREFUL with: *glassware *hot items *flammable materials *open flames

• No horseplay (running, throwing, pranking, pushing, etc.)

• **Report horseplay immediately**

Work Neatly

• Keep your workspace and yourself neat and tidy.

• Secure all belongings.

• Secure loose hair and clothing.

Emergency Procedures

• Know the location of safety equipment.

• Know how and who to call for help.

• Know emergency procedures for your lab.

Don't Eat or Drink

• There is NO eating or drinking in the lab!

• NO GUM!

• NEVER taste a chemical.

• NEVER sniff directly.

Report Any Accidents

• Things to report immediately:

• -Spills

• -If something is broken or breaks

• -Injuries- even if they seem minor

Clean Up

• After completing the lab, carefully clean your workspace and equipment as directed.

• Wash your hands!

Open Ended

What is wrong with this photo?

Open Ended

What is wrong with this photo?

Open Ended

What is wrong with this photo?

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with this statement?

Hal says that his teacher is responsible for preventing lab accidents.

• Nothing, Hal is right.

• Group leaders are responsible for preventing lab accidents.

• Everyone is responsible for preventing lab accidents.

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with this statement?

Keisha started the lab activity before reading through it completely.

• Keisha should have listened to the teacher explain the lab first, then read the activity as she worked through each step.

• Keisha should have read through the entire activity to ensure understanding before starting the lab.

Open Ended

What is wrong with this statement?

Richard decided to do a lab activity that he read about in a library book instead of completing the assigned lab.

Multiple Choice

Kelly says that the safety goggles are uncomfortable and messes up her hair. She tells her group she will not wear them and they shouldn't either.

Is Kelly following the lab safety rules?

• Yes, she is following the lab safety rules.

• No, she is not following the lab safety rules.

Open Ended

What is wrong with this statement?

Ben and Collin are horse playing and accidentally break a beaker full of some chemical. Instead of risking getting in trouble, they quickly clean up the mess with paper towels and throw it in the trash.