Lab Safety
Read and follow all directions exactly as they are written. If in doubt, ask your teacher for help!
Never run (or push someone else) in the lab.
Immediately notify your teacher if you are cut or injured when performing an experiment.
Never use broken or chipped glassware. Notify the teacher immediately if the glass is broken or chipped.
Always wear safety goggles whenever you are working with chemicals or other substances that might get into your eyes.
Immediately notify your teacher if any chemicals get on your skin or clothing to find out what to do to clean it off.
Never look directly into a test tube when mixing or heating chemicals.
Never smell a chemical directly from the container. Wave your hand over the opening of the container and “waft” the fumes towards your nose.
Never taste a chemical unless you are instructed to do so by your teacher.
Keep all materials (clothing, hair, papers, etc.) away from a flame or heat source.
Never mix chemicals (or perform tests) without your teacher’s permission.
Always clean up your work area and equipment after an experiment is completed. Equipment must be returned to its proper place.
Wash your hands before and after each experiment.
No open-toed shoes or flip-flops on lab day.