Sixth Grade Science Lab Safety Rules

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Sixth Grade Science Lab Safety Rules

• The scientific laboratory is a place of
  adventure and discovery. Some of the most
  important events in scientific history have
  happened in labs. One of the first things any
  scientist learns is that working in the lab can
  be an exciting experience. However, the lab can
  also be quite dangerous if proper safety rules
  are not followed at all times.

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DRESS CODE

• Tie back long hair when working with chemicals or
  heat.
• Remove dangling jewelry especially when working
  with chemicals and glassware.
• Push up loose sleeves.
• When working with chemicals and glassware, try to
  wear closed-toed shoes.

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LAB BEHAVIOR

• Listen to your teachers instructions.
• Listen to and then read all directions for an
  experiment completely before beginning.
• Follow the directions EXACTLY as they are
  written.
• Only bring your lab sheets and pen or pencil to
  the lab area.
• Before beginning any lab, know all of the safety
  precautions.

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LAB BEHAVIOR CONTINUED

• Do not speak loudly or engage in horse-play in
  the lab.
• Only do what you are asked to do.
• STAY AT YOUR ASSIGNED LAB TABLE.

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SAFETY DURING THE LAB

• Never leave chemical bottles open. Always
  replace the tops immediately after each use.
• Never use the same utensil in different
  chemicals.
• Do not look directly over a heated container.
• Report ALL accidents to me immediately.
• Wear lab aprons and goggles when instructed.

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SAFETY DURING THE LAB CONT.

• Never smell fumes directly. Wave your hand
  toward your nose to smell.
• Never eat or drink anything in the lab area.
• Tell the teacher if glassware is chipped or
  broken.
• Never return unused chemicals to their original
  container.

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CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES

• Wash out all glassware if instructed.
• Throw all trash in the trashcan.not in the
  sinks.
• Straighten up all equipment.
• Turn off hot plates, microscopes, etc.
• Sweep around your lab table if needed.
• Push in the lab stools.

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Lab Grades

• You will get a safety/participation grade for
  EVERY lab we do.
• For each safety violation, you will be deducted
  points from your lab grade that day.
• For severe or repeated violations, you will
  receive a ZERO and will be removed from the lab.
• You may be asked to change lab groups.

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• THE LAB AREA IS NOT PLAYTIME!
• IT IS WORK TIME. YOU WOULDNT SEE SCIENTISTS
  PLAYING AROUND IN THE LAB AND NEITHER WILL YOU!