Mrs. Emily Hoffman

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Mrs. Emily Hoffman Physical Science
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Safety Matters!
Safety information that must always be followed
to participate in science investigations and
laboratories!
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• Dress not to impress but to be safe!
• Remember we are here to learn, not get a date for
  the dance!
• Be sure to follow the following dress guidelines
• Goggles are ALWAYS on your eyes you need to
  protect your eyes, not your forehead!
• Long hair is pulled away from your face!
• No open toe shoes are worn!
• Clothes are not baggy and jewelry is small/off.
• Your contacts are out (if necessary.)

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Your goal is to be safe and comfortable!
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Lab Safety Rules!
A full copy of all class lab rules and the safety
contract can be found at http//ehoffman.homestea
d.com/Science_Student_Safety_Contract.doc And
http//nobel.scas.bcit.ca/debeck_pt/science/safety
Contract.htm
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• The lab is for learning, not playing!

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• Stay with your lab your lab group and at your
  assigned station.
• Walk appropriately with all materials.
  (Demonstrations will be shown as needed.)
• Wear your goggles on your eyes!
• No eating in the lab! (This includes gum!!!)
• No lab materials can be taken from the lab!
• Clean up after yourself!
• Dispose of chemical wastes correctly!

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• Notify your teacher immediately if
• There is a chemical spill
• Glassware or other equipment is broken
• You or your lab partner is injured
• You smell gas
• There is a fire!

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And the reason why we have these rules is so
that this doesnt happen!
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• There are 42 science lab rules covered in the
  Science Safety Contract!
• You need to be familiar with all of them!
• Prior to participating in your first lab you must
• Return the Student Safety Contract signed by you
  and a parent.
• Pass the science lab safety test!
• Full contract is found here
• http//ehoffman.homestead.com/Science_Student_Safe
  ty_Contract.doc

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These safety rules are not my way to drive you
insane! They are to keep you and your
classmates safe in a laboratory setting! A safe
lab is a happy lab!