Laboratory Safety

When first entering the laboratory...

• Do not touch anything until instructed

• Immediately begin working on the lab

• Walk around and check each station

Horseplay is...

• Alright in the lab area only

• Alright anytime

• Never allowed in the lab

In case of an emergency, such as a fire or earthquake or even a practice drill...

• Grab your stuff and exit immediately

• Stop, drop and roll

• Turn off gas and/or electric before exiting

Report any and all accidents...

• Only if they are really serious

• To the nurse after class

• To the teacher immediately

The correct way to smell a chemical is to...

• Sniff directly over the container

• Waft odors towards you

• Dip your finger in and smell it

When preparing for lab, you should...

• Wear baggy clothing

• Wear open-toed shoes

• Tie long hair back

Dispose of chemicals in...

• Their proper disposal container

• the sink

• the trash can

Observing good housekeeping means...

• Backpacks are kept in the aisles

• Unused equipment is never put away

• Work areas are clean and tidy

When doing any experiment, you should always...

• Wash your hands with soap and water when finished

• Splash chemicals on your lab partner

• Not worry about reading the lab instructions

If there is an accident, injury or close call, who should you contact immediately?

• A school administrator

• The school nurse

• Your teacher