Science Safety

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Science Safety

• Guidelines for Safe Lab Experiences

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Eye Safety

• Wear goggles when working with acids or bases,
  using an open flame, or performing an activity
  that could lead to eye injury.
• First Aid- Flush chemicals from your eye with
  water. Notify the teacher at once when something
  splashes into your eye.

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Avoid Accidents

• Accidents can be avoided!
• Plan ahead.
• Read all instructions.
• Listen for instructions.
• Follow the instructions.
• Be alert to hazards.
• Be careful.

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Safety Equipment

• Know the location of the
• Fire extinguisher
• Sink
• Eye wash
• Fire Blanket
• Fire escape route

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Neatness

• Clear the work table of books, papers, and
  notebooks.
• Tie back long, loose hair.
• Roll up long sleeves.
• Remove dangling necklaces, earrings and other
  jewelry.
• If necessary wear an apron.

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Chemicals

• Wear protective gloves when working with
  irritating or corrosive liquids.
• Never taste a chemical.
• Never eat or drink in the science room.
• Add an acid or base to water.
• Neutralize an acid spill with baking soda before
  wiping up the spill.
• Waft fumes, but dont inhale deeply. Use a fume
  hood if necessary.

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Electricity

• Check for frayed cords and plugs before using the
  electrical outlet.
• Keep cords out of the way.
• Wrap microscope cords around the coarse focus
  knob and stage.
• Keep electrical equipment away from water!
• Never touch a electrical equipment with wet hands.

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Glassware

• Check glassware for chips and cracks.
• Never use chipped or cracked glassware.
• Use only heat resistant glassware on burners.
• Alert the teacher if glassware breaks.
• Never pick up broken glassware with your bare
  hands.

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Sharp/Pointed Objects

• Use sharp and pointed objects with care.
• Alert the teacher in the event of a cut.
• Wash the cut. Apply pressure if it is bleeding.
• Students will receive first aid from the nurse.
• All blood spills must be reported and treated
  with bleach.

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Cleanup

• Wash hands after using chemicals, soil, or other
  lab materials.
• Clean up all lab areas before leaving the room.
• Follow the teachers clean up instructions
  regarding stowing of equipment.
• Make sure water and electricity has been shut off.

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Safety Symbols

• Wear Safety Goggles
• Wear a Laboratory Apron
• Flame/Heat

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Safety Symbols

• Sharp/Pointed Object
• Dangerous Chemical/Poison
• Corrosive Substance

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