Science Safety Rules

Lab Safety Rule #1

• Never perform unauthorized experiments or use any equipment without proper instructions.

• Follow all instructions given by the teacher

Lab Safety Rule #2

• Do not enter the stock rooms.• Do not work in the lab if no teacher is

present

Lab Safety Rule #3

• Goggles must be worn when eyes could be injured.

• All spills must be reported to teacher,then cleaned up Appropriately.

Lab Safety Rule #4

• Protective clothing must be worn to protect against burns or chemical spills: Lab aprons

• No open shoes, sleeves below elbows, dangling jewelry.

• Tie back long hair.

Lab Safety Rule #6

• Consider every chemical dangerous.• Do not inhale fumes, pipette by mouth, taste,

touch or smell any chemical unless specifically asked by the teacher.

• If chemicals get on skin or clothing, rinse immediately with water.

Lab Safety Rule #8• Notify the teacher

immediately in the event of an accident, injury or spill

• You must remain near your table unless told to move around the room.

• No student may touch the safety shower or eyewash without permission. Doing so will result in disciplinary action.

Lab Safety Rule #9/#10

• Never force glass tubing into a cork or stopper.

• Never point a test tube toward yourself or anyone else.

Lab Safety Rule #11

• Only pins and specimens are allowed in dissecting trays.

• Instruments not in use must remain in the kit.

• Those in use are to be placed on a paper towel beside the tray.

Lab Safety Rule #12

• Discard only liquids or solids when told to by teacher.

Lab Safety Rule #13

• Keep all non-lab items away from all stations• Your lab notebook is the only item you need.