Lab Safety, Safety Equipment and Lab Tools

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Lab Safety, Safety Equipment and
Lab Tools

• 8th Grade Science

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Why is Lab Safety Important?

• Science is a hands-on laboratory class. You will
  be doing many activities that require the use of
  hazardous materials and equipment. To be safe,
  you must follow safety rules at all times.
• Safety in the science classroom is the 1
  priority for students, teachers, and parents.

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Safety Symbols

• Safety symbols are non-linguistic representations
  of safety rules or warnings.

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Safety EquipmentFire Blanket

• The fire blanket is used to cover a person or an
  object that is on fire.
• Know the location of the fire blanket in your
  room.

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First Aid Kit

• The first aid kit contains various items to help
  with an emergency.
• Please pay attention to where these items are
  located in the room.

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Eye Wash Station

• If chemicals or other substances should get into
  your eyes, flush them for at least 15 minutes.
• Know the location of the eye wash station in your
  class.

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Shower

• If a person is on fire or has chemicals spilled
  on much of their body, then a shower might be
  necessary.
• Know its location in your room.
• PASS Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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Fire Extinguisher

• Fire extinguishers are used to put out fires.
• Know the location of the fire extinguisher in
  your classroom.

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Safety Tools Beakers
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Flasks
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Graduated Cylinders
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Test Tubes
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Goggles
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Dissecting Pan and Tools
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Hot Plate
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Funnel
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Pipette
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Meter Stick
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Microscope
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Thermometer
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Triple-Beam Balance
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Tongs
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Bunsen Burner
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Wire Screen
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Clamps
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• Ring Stand

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What Will Happen If I Horseplay in Lab?

• Horseplay endangers you as well as others.
• If you choose not to comply with Safety rules and
  the Safety Contract that you sign, you will be
  removed from the lab activity and will receive a
  zero for the lab. If the issue is serious,
  disciplinary
• Action may be taken. Your parents will be
  informed.