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Lab Safety Rules
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the
laboratory.
2. 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.
3. Never work alone in the laboratory. No student may work in

the science classroom without the presence of the teacher.
4. When first entering a science room, do not touch any

equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area
until you are instructed to do so.
5. Perform only those experiments authorized by your teacher.

Carefully follow all instructions, both written and oral.
Unauthorized experiments are not allowed.
6. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the

laboratory. Do not use laboratory glassware as containers for
food or beverages.
7. Be prepared for your work in the laboratory. Read all

procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory. Never
fool around in the laboratory. Horseplay, practical jokes, and
pranks are dangerous and prohibited.
8. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
9. Observe good housekeeping practices. Work areas should

be kept clean and tidy at all times.
10. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the

laboratory. Notify the teacher immediately of any unsafe
conditions you observe.
11. 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.
12. Labels and equipment instructions must be read carefully
before use. Set up and use the equipment as directed by your
teacher.
13. Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while
using chemicals or lab equipment. Wash your hands with soap
and water after performing all experiments.
14. 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.
15. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety

equipment including: first aid kit(s), and fire extinguisher. Know
where the fire alarm and the exits are located.
16. Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory

period; containers must be closed, and any electrical equipment
turned off.
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CLOTHING
17. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students
will wear safety goggles. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
18. Contact lenses may be not be worn in the laboratory.
19. 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 clothing must be secured. Shoes must completely
cover the foot. No sandals allowed on lab days.
20. A lab coat or smock should be worn during laboratory

experiments.
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ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

21. Report any accident (spill, breakage, etc.) or injury (cut,
burn, etc.) to the teacher immediately, no matter how trivial it
seems. Do not panic.
22. If you or your lab partner is hurt, immediately (and loudly)

yell out the teacher's name to get the teacher's attention. Do not
panic.
23. 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 teacher's name to
get the teacher's attention.
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HANDLING CHEMICALS
24. All chemicals in the laboratory are to be considered
dangerous. Avoid handling chemicals with fingers. Always use a
tweezer. When making an observation, keep at least 1 foot
away from the specimen. Do not taste, or smell any chemicals.
25. Check the label on all chemical bottles twice before

removing any of the contents. Take only as much chemical as
you need.
26. Never return unused chemicals to their original container.
27. Never remove chemicals or other materials from the

laboratory area.
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HANDLING GLASSWARE AND

EQUIPMENT 28. 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 disposal container.
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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HEATING SUBSTANCES
32. Do not operate a hot plate by yourself. Take care that hair,
clothing, and hands are a safe distance from the hot plate at all
times. Use of hot plate is only allowed in the presence of the
teacher.
33. Heated glassware remain very hot for a long time. They
should be set aside in a designated place to cool, and picked up
with caution. Use tongs or heat protective gloves if necessary.
34. Never look into a container that is being heated.
35. Do not place hot apparatus directly on the laboratory desk.

Always use an insulated pad. Allow plenty of time for hot
apparatus to cool before touching it.
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2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do

3. Never work alone in the laboratory. No student may work in

4. When first entering a science room, do not touch any

5. Perform only those experiments authorized by your teacher.

6. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the

7. Be prepared for your work in the laboratory. Read all

8. Always work in a well-ventilated area.

9. Observe good housekeeping practices. Work areas should

10. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the

11. Dispose of all chemical waste properly. Never mix

14. Experiments must be personally monitored at all times. Do

15. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety

16. Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory

18. Contact lenses may be not be worn in the laboratory.

19. Dress properly during a laboratory activity. Long hair,

20. A lab coat or smock should be worn during laboratory

ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

22. If you or your lab partner is hurt, immediately (and loudly)

23. If a chemical should splash in your eye(s) or on your skin,

25. Check the label on all chemical bottles twice before

26. Never return unused chemicals to their original container.

27. Never remove chemicals or other materials from the

HANDLING GLASSWARE AND

29. Examine glassware before each use. Never use chipped,

30. If you do not understand how to use a piece of

31. Do not immerse hot glassware in cold water. The glassware

34. Never look into a container that is being heated.

35. Do not place hot apparatus directly on the laboratory desk.

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