Science Lab rules

By: Slyder WelchTeacher: Mrs. Hunt

Rule #1 – FIRE!• He’s doing it right!

Rule- never wear baggy or loose clothing.

Why? If you were handling flames and had loose clothing either you would possibly catch on fire or something else would happen.

Rule 2- FIRE! • When handling these always have your hair

pulled back.Rule- Girls or mark should always pull their hair back while handling fire.

Why? If your hair accidently falls over the flames then something really bad can happen.

Rule #1 –Chemicals

Rule- Always wear enclosed footwear during a lab activity.

Why? If you are working with chemicals and one of them spills it could get on your skin. It can cause skin irritation.

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• I know this is not a chemical, it is the only

thing they had showing a spill.

Rule- You should always tell the teacher when a substance spills.

Why- If the liquid is a chemical, which it most likely is it could harm your skin and you could slip and fall.

Rule #2 –Chemicals

Rule #1- Equipment• Do not wear this!!!

Rule- Girls or guys should not be wearing any jewelry during a lab.

Why? If you are working with equipment that can be attached to something else, it could be ripped out.

• Wear these

Rule- Wear goggles and safety equipment.

Why? If you work with lab materials you must wear safety equipment to protect your eyes and other parts of your body.

Rule #2- Equipment

Rule #1 - ProceduresRule- Wash your hands after handling lab materials.

Why- If you do not get the substance off after a long period of time then it could possibly harm your skin.

Rule- Never touch equipment on the table until you are giving instructions by the teacher.

Why- You may break a test tube or alter settings in place by the teacher.

Rule #2 - Procedures

Rule #1 - BehaviorRule- No running in the lab room.

Why? Because if there is a liquid substance spilled on the floor, you can slip.

NO RUNNING!!!!

Rule #2 - Behavior

Rule- Always wait for instructions before starting a lab.

Why- If you do not listen to the rules you would have no clue what to do,