Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible!
Safety In the Science Lab
Rules and Symbols
Safety First
Science is a hands-on laboratory class.
You will be doing many laboratory activities, which
require the use of hazardous chemicals and expensive lab
equipment.
Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority.
To ensure a safe science classroom, a list of rules has been
developed and provided to you in your student safety
contract.
These rules must be followed at all times.
A signed lab safety contract is required to participate in
labs.
General Safety Guidelines
Be Responsible at All Times. No horseplay,
practical jokes, pranks, etc.
Follow all instructions carefully.
Do not play with lab equipment until instructed
to do so.
Food, drink, and gum are not allowed in the
science classroom.
Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible!
General Safety Guidelines
Keep the science room clean and organized.
Notify the teacher immediately of any accidents or
unsafe conditions in the science classroom!
Wash your hands with soap and water after
experiments.
Lab Safety: Everyone Is Responsible!
Safety Symbols
Eye Protection
Wear safety goggles when working with chemicals,
flames, or heating devices.
If a chemical gets in your eye, flush in water for 15
minutes and notify the teacher.
Sharp Objects
When using knifes or other sharp objects always
walk with the points facing down.
Cut away from fingers and body.
Electrical Safety
Do not place a cord where someone can trip over it.
Never use electricity around water.
Unplug all equipment before leaving the room.
Safety Symbols
Animal Safety
Only handle living organisms with teacher
permission.
Always treat living organisms humanely.
Wash your hands after handling animals.
Heating Safety
Tie back hair and loose clothes when working
with open flames.
Never look into a container as you are heating it.
Heated metal and glass looks cool, use tongs or
gloves before handling.
Never leave a heat source unattended.
Safety Symbols
Chemical Safety
Read all labels twice before removing a chemical from
the container.
Never touch, taste, or smell a chemical unless instructed
by the teacher.
Transfer chemicals carefully!
Hand Safety
If a chemical spills on your skin, notify the teacher and
rinse with water for 15 minutes.
Carry glassware carefully.
Plant Safety
Do not eat any plants in lab.
Wash your hands after handling plants.
Safety Equipment
Fire Extinguisher Located in outside
classroom door.
To operate the fire extinguisher remember P-A-S-S
P- Pull the Pin
A-Aim the hose at the base of the fire from 5-6 feet away.
S-Squeeze the handle.
S-Sweep the hose back and forth across the fire.
On Fire?
REMEMBER: Stop, Drop, & Roll
Whats Wrong With This Picture?
Whats Wrong With This
Picture?
Whats Wrong With This
Picture?
Whats Wrong With These
Statements?
Hal says that his teacher is solely responsible for
preventing laboratory accidents.
Keshia started the lab activity before reading it through
completely.
Ricardo decided to do a lab activity that he read about in a
library book before the teacher came into the classroom.
Stephanie says that the safety goggles mess up her hair
and give her raccoon eyes. She refuses to wear them.
Barbie and Ken accidentally break a beaker full of some
chemical. Instead of risking getting in trouble they quickly
clean up the mess with paper towel and throw it in the
garbage.
Any Questions?
REMEMBER:
Carefully read through the entire safety contract
and sign.
Have your parents read and sign your safety
contract.
