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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.
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.
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.
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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