Lab Safety

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Lab Safety

• 7th Grade Science

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Safety Rules

• Always get the teachers permission before you
  begin an activity
• Before you begin, read the activity all the way
  through.
• If you have questions, ask the teacher!
• Use Safety equipment provided for you.
• Goggles, apron, etc.

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• When heating materials, always slant the opening
  of the container away from you and others.
• Never
• Eat or drink in the lab
• Use glassware as food or drink containers
• Inhale chemicals
• Taste any substance or draw any material into a
  tube using your mouth.

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• If you spill a chemical on yourself or a counter,
  wash it off right away with water.
• Report any spill to your teacher and lab
  partner(s).
• Know the location and proper use of fire
  extinguisher, eye wash, safety shower, fire
  blanket, first aid kit, and fire alarm.

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• Know safety symbols. (These are in the back of
  your science book p. 618)
• Keep all materials away from open flames.
• Roll up sleeves
• Keep long hair or loose clothes tied back
• Remove scarves and loose jewlery

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Fire

• In case of a fire, smother the fire with a fire
  blanket
• Use the fire extinguisher on equipment, NOT on
  people
• Never run

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• Report to your teacher every accident or injury,
  no matter how small.

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Clean Up

• Turn off water
• Turn off electric devices before unplugging them
• Return all materials to their proper places
• Dispose of chemicals and other materials as
  directed by the teacher

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Clean-up continued

• Place broken glass and solid substances in proper
  containers. Never discard materials in the sink.
• Clean word area thoroughly. Disinfect if
  necessary.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.