Lab Safety

A guide to having successful labs in 5th grade!

Approach with Caution!

When dismissed to the lab tables you should…

1) Bring all necessary materials to your lab table

2) Quietly walk to your station

3) Do not touch anything (unless told to do so)

4) Patiently wait for directions

Directions

Listen closely to directions given by teacher.

Listen, first time, every timeIf you are unsure of any directions, do not

proceed with the experiment. Once you are 100% sure you understand

directions, begin lab work

Glassware

Glassware should always be placed near the center of the table.

Always inspect glassware for cracks/nicks before using.

Report any broken glassware to teacher immediately!

Water

Only use the sinks when instructed to do so.

When using sinks, keep one hand on the hose, one hand on the faucet

Never turn the water to full blastReport any spills to teacher immediatelyAlways wipe up any water that may have

spilled

Materials

Do not touch any materials until the teacher gives you directions

Materials should only be used for their intended purpose

General Safety

Report the following to the teacher immediately• Cuts• Bumps• Water spills• Chemical spills• Broken glassware

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Cleanup!

After each lab…• Return all materials to their proper places• Clean up any mess at/around your table• Collect materials and wait to be dismissed to

your seats

Final Thoughts

If you don’t think you should do something…you probably shouldn’t!

Ask a teacher whenever in doubtRemember that each lab has a purpose!