Safety Rules in the Physics Lab Safety goggles must be worn when working in the lab if the situation calls for it. All hair of shoulder length must be tied back.
Be careful of hanging jewelry and loose clothing.No outerwear. Wear proper shoes - no sandals or any type of open shoes Know the location of the fire extinguisher, eyewash, safety shower, fire blanket, fire alarm, master gas shut-off switch and fire exits. Lab tables should be clear of student belongs
Lab tables should be clear of student belongs.Bring only what you need for the lab. Always remain at your assigned place unless otherwise instructed by the teacher. Students may not perform any unauthorized investigations. Avoid playful, distracting, or boisterous behavior. No horseplay.
You may converse with your lab partners about the lab but limit unrelated conversations If you should burn, cut, or injure yourself in ANY way (no matter how small), inform your teacher. Do NOT throw any solid material in the sink.
Solid waste goes in the trash can. Use equipment with care for the purpose for which it was intended.
Report any equipment that you suspect is malfunctioning. When working with electrical circuits, be sure that the current is turned off before making adjustments to the circuit. Such a wire will become dangerously hot.
Do not connect the terminals of a battery or power supply to each other with a wire. Such a wire will become dangerously hot. Be very careful when using electrical equipment
Be very careful when using electrical equipment.Report any sparking, smoking, or excessive heat when working with electrical wires Report any frayed cords, exposed wires or loose electrical connections. Never touch uninsulated wires connected to the 120 volt power lines.
When electrical equipment is present, the lab work area, equipment and your hands should not be wet. Never touch uninsulated wires connected to the 120 volt power lines. Report any indication of an electrical shock to the teacher.
Never touch anyone who is frozen to a power line.Turn off the power first. Report any indication of an electrical shock to the teacher. Weights and masses can easily cause injury if misused.
Do not attempt to catch a falling mass.