SCIENCE SAFETY RULES
DRESS CODE
Safety Rule #1
Wear eye goggles and lab aprons when needed.
Safety Rule #2
Do not wear loose clothing and tie back long hair. Never wear open shoes or sandals during labs.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Safety Rule #3
Read ALL directions before starting an experiment
Safety Rule #4
Do not eat, drink, or chew gum during experiments
Safety Rule #5
Conduct yourself in a responsible manner during lab experiments.
Safety Rule #6
Only use lab equipment for science purposes
Safety Rule #7
NEVER perform unauthorized experiments
FIRST AID
Safety Rule #8
Report ALL injuries to Ms. Davis
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Safety Rule #9
Know the locations and how to use all classroom safety equipment
HEATING AND FIRE SAFETY
Safety Rule #10
Never reach across a flame.
USING CHEMICALS SAFELY
Safety Rule #11
NEVER touch, taste, or smell chemicals.
Safety Rule #12
Report all SPILLS to Ms. Davis as soon as possible
Safety Rule #13
If a chemical splashes in your eyes, rinse them with water immediately
USING GLASSWARE SAFELY
Safety Rule #14
Report broken/ chipped equipment to Ms. Davis immediately
USING SHARP INSTRUMENTS
Safety Rule #15
Use caution when using sharp objects.
ANIMAL AND PLANT SAFETY
Safety Rule #16
Never perform experiments that cause pain, discomfort, or harm to animals.
Safety Rule #17
Report any known allergies to plants, flowers, molds, seeds, animals or any other known allergy to Ms. Davis.
Safety Rule #18
Wash your hands after handling classroom pets.
END-OF-EXPERIMENT RULES
Safety Rule #19
Unplug, dispose, and wash lab supplies as you are instructed.
Safety Rule #20
CLEAN UP YOUR MESS WHEN YOU ARE DONE!