Welcome to Mrs. Sergison’s Science Class

Safety 1st!Scientific investigations can be fun, but safety is extremely

important in order to prevent serious accidents from happening to you and to others. Strict rules must be followed in order achieve

lab safety.

Safety EquipmentYou are responsible for knowing where

all of the safety equipment is and how to use it. You must also know the

proper fire drill procedure.

The lab safety equipment includes:

• Fire alarm

• Fire blanket

• Fire extinguisher

• Eye wash station

Fire Alarm

The fire alarm is right outside of the science lab.

Simply pull down the lever.

Fire Blanket Use the fire blanket if clothing

catches fire. The blanket should be spread on the floor so that the person whose clothing or hair is on fire can wrap it around the body while rolling.

Have the person STOP, DROP, and ROLL!

It can also be used to throw over a small fire on the lab table.

Fire Extinguisher

They are used for uncontrollable, large fires that occur.

Most fire extinguishers have a safety pin. Remove the safety pin and squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher.

Eye Wash Station In case of eye contact by

chemicals, go to the eyewash station and flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes.

Lab Safety Rules Never begin a lab until you have

listen to all verbal instructions and have permission to begin.

Do not work in laboratory unless the instructor is present.

DO NOT talk to your lab group until the verbal instructions are finished.

Read directions to make sure you understand it all. Ask if you do not understand them.

If Mrs. Sergison asks for your attention during the experiment, immediately stop what you are doing and pay special attention. DO NOT talk while instructions are given.

Lab Safety Rules

No horseplay (running, throwing, pushing) of any kind will be tolerated!

Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times. Horseplay is dangerous and will result in a referral.

Lab Safety Rules

No food or drink is allowed in the lab.

No gum chewing.

Hot glassware will not appear to be hot. Never pick up glassware without first checking to see if it is hot.

Never use chipped or broken glassware.

Never eat or drink

from laboratory glassware.

Lab Safety Rules

If you spill something, then tell Mrs. Sergison right away.

Immediately inform Mrs. Sergison if you get a cut or suffered any form of injury when performing an experiment.

Lab Safety Rules

Always wear safety goggles when you are working with chemicals or heat (hot plates).

Always wear an apron when working with chemicals.

Never mix chemicals unless you have been told to do so.

Never eat, drink, touch, or smell chemicals unless you are told to do so.

If you are asked to check the odor, gently wave your hand over the opening of the container and direct the fumes toward your nose. This is called wafting.

Dispose of all chemicals as instructed by Mrs. Sergison.

If chemicals are splashed or spilled on your hands, immediately rinse with cold running water.

Safety with Heat/Electricity

Never reach across an open flame.

Tie back long hair and loose clothing.

Never heat a liquid in a closed container.

Always point a test tube away from you and others.

Never mess with electrical equipment unless you ask Mrs. Sergison first.

Know were the location and how to use all safety equipment.

Make sure all of the water is turned off.

Return all materials to their proper places.

Dispose of all chemicals according to Mrs. Sergison’s instructions.

Clean your work area.

Wash your hands with soap and water.

Unplug all electrical devices.

Safety Symbols

Eye Hazard

Laboratory Apron

Chemical Safety

Wear safety goggles.

Wear a lab apron to protect your skin and clothing.

Chemicals could be poisonous and should not be swallowed and/or inhaled. 

Fire Hazard

Breakage Hazard

Electrical Hazard

Animal Safety

These materials will catch on fire easily. Tie back hair and loose clothing. Know where to locate fire safety equipment.

STOP ~ DROP ~ ROLL

Handle breakables with care. Do not use chipped or cracked glassware.

Use care when using electrical equipment. Never use electrical equipment around water or when your hands or equipment is wet. Do not let electrical cords dangle from work station. Unplug electrical equipment when not in use.

Treat live animals with care. Wash hands when finished handling live animals.

In ALL cases of an accident, Mrs. Sergison MUST be told. Do NOT try to hide an accident!

In case of thermal burns, immediately place the burned area under cold running water.

Notify your teacher immediately if you are burned.

In case of fainting or dizziness, provide the person with fresh air. Have the person lie down so that the head is lower than the body.

In case of fainting or dizziness, provide the person with fresh air. Have the person lie down so that the head is lower than the body.

In case of a chemical spilled on the skin, wash with lots of water.

In case of minor cuts, wash with soap and water, and treat with items in the first aid kit.

SITUATION SAFE RESPONSEBurns

Fainting

Fire

Eye Injury

Minor Cuts

Poisoning

Spills on Skin

Immediately flush with cold water until the burning stops.

Provide fresh air. Move the person so that the head is lower than the rest of the body.

Unplug all appliances. Use a fire blanket or fire extinguisher to smother the fire.

Immediately flush the eye with running water. Remove contact lenses. Do not allow eye to be rubbed if a foreign object is present in the eye.

Allow to bleed briefly. Apply slight pressure. Wash with soap and water.

Note what substance was responsible. Alert teacher immediately.

Flush with water.