Dress Code
 Goggles – No contacts!
 Lab Coat, gloves
 Tie back long hair, loose sleeves, and
necklaces.
 No sandals
General Precautions
 *Always* read directions first!
 WAIT for instructions!
 No food or gum…period.
 Keep lab area tidy and clean
–potential safety hazard.
 Leave backpacks in lockers
or in very back of room.
 Absolutely NO horseplay!!
First Aid
 Report all accidents and injuries
immediately.
 Know location of emergency
equipment.
 Nearest phone is in the
nurses office.
Heating & Fire
 When using a heat source….
 Wear goggles!!!
 Never heat anything until you are instructed
to do so.
 Never use a flame near a combustible
chemical.
 Use an oven mitt or tongs to handle
glassware. Always assume it is HOT.
Chemical Safety
 Wear goggles!
 Never touch, taste, or smell chemicals.
 Always double check labels.
 Dispose of chemicals properly.
 Notify the teacher of any spills
immediately!!
Glassware Safety
 Never force glass tubing into rubber
stoppers.
 If heating glassware, use a wire screen.
 Always assume glassware is hot.
 Never use broken or chipped glassware.
 Never eat or drink from lab glassware.
Sharp Instruments
 Handle all sharps carefully.
 Cut AWAY from yourself and other
students.
 Notify the teacher immediately if you
cut yourself.
 No horseplay!
Animal & Plant Safety
 Be respectful of all animals, especially
during lab!
 If you are allergic to any animals, plants, or
molds please tell the teacher beforehand.
 Recognize poisonous or irritating plants and
do not touch!
 Wash hands!
End of Experiment
 Clean up work are as instructed.
 Dispose of waste materials as
instructed.
 Always wash hands with soap and
water for at least 20 seconds.
Safety Symbols
Wear lab apron!
You may use a
flame, tie back hair
and loose objects.
Beware of
sharp objects!
Handle plants
carefully, wash
hands.
Poison! Do not
touch or inhale!
Always wear safety
goggles!
General safety,
read and follow
instructions!
Use tongs or
oven mitts, glass
may be hot!
Wash hands
with soap and
water.
Using Safety Equipment
 Fire Extinguisher- PASS
 P-Pull: Pull the pin on the handle, stand 8-10 ft. back.
 A-Aim: Aim at base of fire.
 S-Squeeze: Squeeze top lever or handle.
 S-Sweep: Sweep nozzle from side to side.
Using Safety Equipment
 Fire Blanket
 Take blanket out of it’s container.
 Shield your face, arms, & hands by wrapping your arms
in the outside of the blanket.
 PLACE, do not throw, the blanket on the burning
material.
 If safe, turn off heat source.
 Leave blanket at least 30 minutes, do not remove until
cool.
 If you are trying to smother a clothing fire (on a person)
wrap it around the person and roll them on the floor.
Using Safety Equipment
 Emergency face/eye wash
 Hold eyes open with hands to ensure water gets in the
eye.
 Flush eyes with water for at least 10-15 minutes. DO NOT
RUB.
 Get medical assistance immediately.