Safety in the Lab

 Rules

1. You  must follow the instructions given by the teacher.
2. You must not enter the lab without the teacher.
3. Report any breakages.
4. Shoes must be worn at all time.
5. Do not eat or drink in the lab.
6. If you spill something tell the teacher and then clean the spill up.
7. Wash your hand after doing experiments.
8. A heat proof mat should always be use when heating.
9. If in doubt, ask the teacher.
10. Never taste or smell chemicals.

1. Liquids do not go into the bins, because..... they will go down the sink.

2. Solids do not go down the sink because.... it will block the sink up.

3. Wear safety glasses when you do experiments,

because.... things could go wrong and explode.

4. Put your chair under the desk, and stand at the bench.

when you do experiments, because...it could trip up students when they walk.

5. Bags do not go on the desks, because... that's where you do the experiments at.

6. Long hair should be tied back, because... it could burn .

7. Do not smell the chemicals, because... you could pass out or faint when you inhale

8. Walk, don’t run around the room, because... you could break a bone, get hurt or break the equipment if you trip over.

9. Do not eat or drink in the lab, because... it could contain chemicals on the food and when you eat food the chemicals will enter your stomach.