Science Lab Safety

Lab Safety & Science Expectations

How to stay safe in science

Ms. Lee's 3 Golden Rules

1. Don’t make it hard for me to teach.

2. Don’t make it hard for yourself or others to learn.

3. Don't be a jerk

Open Ended

1. What are some situations that would make it hard for Ms. Lee to teach?

Open Ended

1. What are some situations that would make it hard for yourself or others to learn?

Open Ended

1. What are some things you can do to not be a jerk?

​​General Lab Safety

• ​Follow all instructions carefully.

• Read the procedure before beginning the lab activity

• If you don't understand what to do ask the teacher.

• Do not touch any equipment until you are instructed to do so.

• ​Keep your area clean.

Multiple Choice

What should you do if there is lab equipment in the room when you enter?

• Do not touch anything.

• Start an independent experiment.

• Immediately start playing with everything.

​Follow directions

Listen to what the teacher tells you to do and ask questions if you do not understand.

​Do not eat or drink in a lab

Even if you are working with food, never eat in a lab unless told to do so by the teacher

Tell the teacher if you have an accident

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​If you spill something or break something, make sure you tell the teacher first.  

Multiple Select

If you spill something in a lab, what should you do first?

• Tell the teacher

• Do nothing

• Clean it up 

In Case of Emergency

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• ​If any emergency or accident occurs, notify me immediately.

• ​If there is a fire, we will evacuate the building right at the end of the hall of the B Building

• ​If anyone is injured, I will administer first aid or send them out for medical treatment if needed

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SHARP OBJECTS

• NEVER RUN WITH SHARP OBJECTS!

  Handle sharp objects with care, do not use as toys and play around with them.

• Always cut in the direction away from your body and from others who are nearby

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HOT OBJECTS

• AVOID TOUCHING HOT OBJECTS

• To avoid burns, do not handle heated glassware, hot glue, or materials directly

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Multiple Select

Which of these activities are NOT safe when doing a science lab?

(check all that applies)

• Pranks

• Distracting/startling someone

• Eating or drinking

• Horseplaying

Multiple Choice

What is this scientist doing wrong?

• smiling

• eating in a lab

• wearing glasses

​Clean up your area when you are done.

Make sure you help to clean up and put everything away.  Make sure to wash or sanitize your hands.

Open Ended

What's wrong with this science lab?

Open Ended

Write at least 3 things that you SHOULD NOT be doing during a lab.

Open Ended

Tell me at least 3 practices you should be doing to be safe in science class.