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LAB SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the
laboratory. Never fool around in the laboratory. Horseplay,
practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and prohibited.
The consequence of this action will be your removal from the lab
and you will be given a zero.
2. When first entering the Way Cool Science lab, do not touch any
equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area
until you are instructed to do so. Follow the directions on the
overhead as to what to do with your binder and what supplies you
will need.
3. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do
not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ASK YOUR
TEACHER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ACTIVITY.
4. Perform only those experiments authorized by your teacher.
Carefully follow all instructions, both written and oral.
Unauthorized experiments are not allowed.
5. Labels and equipment instructions must be read carefully
before use. Set up and use the equipment as directed by your
teacher.
6. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the laboratory.
Notify the teacher immediately of any unsafe conditions you
observe.
7. Experiments must be personally monitored at all times.
Do not wander around the room, distract other students, startle
other students or interfere with the laboratory experiments of
others. The consequence of this action will be your removal from
the lab and you will be given a zero.
8. Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while
using chemicals or lab equipment. Wash your hands with soap
and water after performing all experiments.
9. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students will
wear safety goggles. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
10. Dress properly during a laboratory activity. Long hair, dangling
jewelry, and loose or baggy clothing are a hazard in the
laboratory. Long hair must be tied back, and dangling jewelry
and baggy clothing must be secured. Shoes must completely
cover the foot. No sandals allowed on lab days.
9. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the laboratory.
10. Observe good housekeeping practices. Work areas should be
kept clean and tidy at all times.
11. Dispose of all chemical waste properly. Never mix chemicals in
sink drains. Sinks are to be used only for water. Check with
Mrs. Fowler for disposal of chemicals and solutions.
12. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety
equipment including: fire extinguisher, the fire alarm, and
where the exits are located.
13. Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a lab; containers
must be closed, flames extinguished, and any electrical
equipment turned off.
14. Report any accident (spill, breakage, etc.) or injury (cut,
burn, etc.) to the teacher immediately, no matter how trivial it
seems. Immediately yell out Mrs. Fowler! to get my attention.
Do not panic.
15. Do NOT handle broken glass with your bare hands. Use a brush
and dustpan to clean up broken glass. Place broken glass in the
designated glass disposal container ONLY.
16. All chemicals in the laboratory are to be considered dangerous.
Do not taste, or smell any chemicals. Never look into a
container that is being heated.
17. Check the label on all chemical bottles twice before removing any
of the contents. Take only as much chemical as you need, and
NEVER return unused chemicals to their original container.
18. Do NOT remove chemicals or other materials from the classroom.
I have read and understand the Lab Safety General Guidelines.
I understand that if at anytime I do not follow the guidelines
I will be asked to leave the classroom and will be given a zero for
the lab.
Student signature _______________________
Parent signature ________________________
Parent phone # ___________________
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