Monday 12 September 2011

Safety Rules in a Lab

1) Work "only" under teacher supervision
2) Follow your Teacher's directions
3) Read all instructions and procedures
4) Notify your Teacher of any problems
5) Know how to use the Safety Equipment and materials in the Laboratory
6)Wear approved Safety Goggles and Lab coat
7)Wear proper shoes (no open toes)
8) Tie your hair back if you have long hair
9) Don't leave any unnecessary things out in the open, place them under a table (ex: bags)
10)Avoid making any awkward transfers with the chemicals used
11)"If it's Hot, Let it Cool"
12)Carry chemicals with extreme caution
13) No fooling around! (especially during experiments)
14)Dispose of chemical wastes properly
15) Make sure all equipment used during a lab is safe and "usable"
16) Throw away any broken glass
17) If on fire or any chemicals get on you, make sure you know how to use the shower head/ eye wash
18) Read chemical labels on glass
19)Don't taste anything
20) Food, drinks, and gum are prohibited
21) Do not look directly at test tubes
22) Don't directly smell chemicals, waft a small scent only
23) Clean up Afterward




-Paulo Santillan

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