Lab Safety Rules

LAB SAFETY RULES - CHEMISTRY 20
1. Contact lenses may not be worn in the laboratory

2. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all time
in the laboratory
3. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If
you do not understand a direction or part of a
procedure, ASK YOUR TEACHER BEFORE
PROCEEDING WITH THE ACTIVITY
4. Never work alone in the laboratory. No student may
work in the science classroom without the presence
of the teacher
5. When fist entering a science room, do not touch any
equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the lab
area until you are instructed to do so.
6. Perform only those experiments authorized by your
teacher. Carefully follow all instruction, both written and oral. Unauthorized experiments are not
allowed.
7.Be prepared for your work in the lab. Read all
procedures thoroughly before entering the lab. Never
fool around in the lab. HORSEPLAY, PRACTICAL
JOKES, and PRANK are DANGEROUS and
PROHIBITED.
8.Always work in a well ventilated area.
9.Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the
Lab. Notify the teacher immediately of any unsafe
conditions you observe
10.Labels and equipment instructions must be read
carefully before use. Set up and use of the equipment
as directed
by your
teacher.
11.Experiments must be personally monitored at all times.
Do not wander around the room, distract other students,
startle other students or interfere with the laboratory
experiments of others
12.Know the locations and operating procedures of all
safety equipment including first aid kits, fire
extinguisher, emergency wash stations etc.
13.Never handle broken glass with your bare hands. Use a
brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass. Place
broken glass in the designated glass container.
14.Dispose of all chemical waste properly. NEVER mix
chemicals in sink drains. Sinks are to be used only for
water. Check with your teacher for disposal of
chemicals and solutions
15.Report any accidents (Spills, breakages, etc) or
injuries (cut, burn, etc) to the teacher
immediately, no matter how trivial it seems. DO
NOT PANIC
16.If you or your lab partner is hurt immediately
(AND LOUDLY) yell out the teacher’s name to
get the teachers attention. DO NOT PANIC
17.If a chemical should splash in your eye(s) or on
your skin, immediately flush with running water
for at least 20 minutes. Immediately (AND
LOUDLY) yell out the teachers name to get the
teachers attention.
18.Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a
laboratory period; containers must be closed, and any electrical and gas equipment turned off.
19.Observe good housekeeping practices. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all time.
20.Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the laboratory. Do not use laboratory glassware
as containers for food or beverages.
21.Any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used, students will wear safety goggles. NO
EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE
22.A lab coat or smock should be worn during laboratory experiments
23.Dress properly during a laboratory activity. Long hair, dangling jewelry and loose or baggy
clothing are a hazard in the laboratory. Long hair must be tied back, and dangling jewelry and
baggy cloths must be secured. Shoes must be complexity covering the foot. No Sandals allowed on
lab days.
24.Keep hands away form face, eyes, mouth and body while using chemicals or lab equipment. Wash
your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments
25.All chemicals in the laboratory are to be considered dangerous. Avoid handling chemicals with
fingers. Always use tweezers. When making an observation, keep at least 1 foot from the specimen.
Do not taste, or smell any chemicals. Check the label on all chemical bottles twice before
removing any of the contents. Take only as much chemical as you need
26.If a spill occurs clean it up immediately. For an acid or base spill neutralize it first (ie use Sodium
Bicarbonate or “Baking Soda”) before you mop it up.
27.Any potentially dangerous gases or those which could cause
explosion or fire need to be conducted in a fume Hood.
28.Never return unused chemicals to their original container. Never
remove chemicals or other materials form the laboratory area.
29.Examine glassware before each use. Never use chipped, cracked,
or dirty glassware.
30.If you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment, ASK
THE TEACHER FOR HELP!
31.Do not immerse hot glassware in cold water. THe glassware may
shatter.

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1. Contact lenses may not be worn in the laboratory

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