Lab Safety Practices and Procedures

A place for social gatherings and entertainment.

A setting designed for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

A storage area for various scientific equipment.

A classroom for theoretical science lessons.

Always work with a partner.

Follow all instructions given by your teacher, in procedures, manuals, or on equipment.

Memorize all chemical formulas.

Keep your lab station decorated.

Wearing open-toed shoes for comfort.

Leaving personal bags on the lab table for easy access.

Tying up loose, low-hanging hair and avoiding loose clothing.

Eating and drinking at your lab station.

Yes

No

Pick it up immediately with bare hands to prevent others from stepping on it.

Sweep it into a regular trash can.

Use a broom or ask an adult for assistance, and dispose of it in a designated container.

Leave it on the floor for the cleaning staff to handle.

Taste or sniff them to identify unknown substances.

Refrain from touching your skin or eyes until you thoroughly wash your hands.

Eat snacks while working to maintain energy levels.

Assume all materials are harmless unless explicitly told otherwise.