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LAB RULES

SAFETY IS OUR #1 CONCERN!

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RULE #1

• Read lab procedures in advance to become aware of possible dangers.

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RULE #2

• Listen very carefully to all directions.

• Ask questions if you are unsure about something!

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RULE #3

• Remain seated or stand behind your desk with your chair pushed in.

• Do NOT walk around the room without permission!!!!!

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RULE #4

• Follow the lab directions strictly.

• DO NOT TRY ANY “NEW IDEAS” UNLESS YOU CLEAR IT WITH MISS MILLER FIRST!!

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RULE #5

• NEVER eat, drink, or sniff anything during lab unless Miss Miller specifically tells you that it is safe to do so.

• NEVER ASSUME SOMETHING IS SAFE BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE FOOD OR A FAMILIAR BEVERAGE!!!

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RULE #6

• Report any spills or messes immediately to Miss Miller.

• Take immediate and appropriate action to clean up the spill or mess!

• If you don’t remember the proper procedure for cleaning up, ASK Miss M!

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RULE #7

• Wear goggles any time you are working with liquids, chemicals, unfamiliar substances, or fire.

• Wear your goggles properly at all times!

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RULE #8

• Treat the lab equipment, tools, and supplies with care.

• Every student deserves to use things that are in good condition! Be considerate of others.

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Rule #9

• Clean your lab desks and area before leaving!

• Be sure to return all unused materials to their original containers – NEVER mix materials!!!!

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RULE #10

• On lab days, wear long sleeves and long pants to protect your skin.

• Tie long, loose hair back and/or tuck it in the back of your shirt.

• Do NOT wear loose or baggy clothes on lab days!

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RULE #11• Handle matches and fire safely.

• NEVER put anything into the flame nor light anything on fire UNLESS you are instructed to do so!

• If your clothes or materials catch fire, STOP, DROP, and ROLL! Shout fire.

• Get the fire blanket immediately!

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Rule #12

• Never pour an unknown chemical down the drain.

• Dispose of materials in the manner described in your lab procedure or by Miss Miller!

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RULE #13

• If you aren’t sure if it is SAFE to do something, then DO NOT DO IT!!!!

• When in doubt, ALWAYS ask Mrs. Evans!

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SAFETY FIRST!

• Use common sense – practice making safety your first concern.

• If you violate these lab rules, you will NOT be permitted to participate in the rest of the lab, and you may be barred from future labs!

• It’s up to you to keep all of us safe!