Lab safety

• The ability to participate in labs is a _____________

Lab safety

• The ability to participate in labs is a privilege

• In order to do this safely we all need to know and _____________ the same ___________ _________

Lab safety

• The ability to participate in labs is a privilege

• In order to do this safely we all need to know and follow the same safety rules

• Read along on your handout as we go over the safety rules

Safety Rules

• Always follow instructions. • Do not improvise or try new

experiments

Safety Rules

• Wear goggles when instructed to do so

Safety Rules

• Do not wear loose clothing or dangling jewellery

• Long hair must be tied back

Safety Rules

• All labs are done at the lab benches with everyone standing on the outside of the benches

Safety Rules

• Report all accidents or spills to the teacher at once, no matter how minor it is

• Report broken or defective equipment to the teacher

• Report broken glassware to the teacher, do not clean it up yourself

Safety Rules

• Never taste anything or even place objects in your mouth while doing experiments

• No eating or drinking in the science lab

Safety Rules

• DO NOT touch, taste or smell an unknown substance

Safety Rules

• Beware of unknown substances or liquids

Safety Rules

• Always clean up the lab after an experiment

• Always wash your hands after working with chemicals

Safety Rules

• DO NOT return excess chemicals to the stock containers

• DO NOT enter storeroom of prep rooms without permission

Safety Rules

• Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY of any kind in the science lab

• Do not throw objects of any kind in the science lab

Safety Rules

• Keep your workspace uncluttered, leave coats, bags and books at your desk

Safety Rules

• Know where the safety equipment is– Fire extinguisher– Fire blanket– Goggles– First aid equipment– Eye wash station– Broken glass disposal

• Never play with emergency equipment.

Safety Rules

• If you are not sure if something is dangerous or not… ASK

Safety Rules

• If you agree to these rules then sign your copy and add your signature to the class list.

• Experiments are fun to do but no one can be allowed to compromise the safety of another student.

• Inappropriate behaviour will result in a loss of this privilege.