Lab Safety Rules Flashcards
Always wear safety goggles whenever you are working with chemicals or other substances that might get into your eyes
1.
Never reach across a flame
2.
Immediately notify your teacher if any chemical gets on your skin or clothing to find out what to do to clean it off
3.
Never look directly into a test tube when mixing or heating chemicals
4.
Always point a test tube away from you and others when heating it over a flame or other heat source.
5.
Never smell a chemical directly from the container. Wave your hand over the opening of the container and “waft” the fumes towards your nose
6.
Never taste a chemical unless your are instructed by your teacher to do so
7.
Always clean up your work area and equipment after an experiment is completed. Equipment must be returned to its proper place.
8.
Read and follow directions exactly how they are written. If in doubt, ask your teacher for help!
9.
Never Mix chemicals (or perform tests) without your teacher’s permission
10.
Never mix chemical without your teachers permission
11.
Never run (or push someone else) in the lab. (I let the kids know this rule applies at all times!)
12.
Keep lids on bottles and containers when not in use
13.
Never use broken or chipped glassware.
14.
Keep your work area clean and keep all materials (clothing, hair, papers, etc.) away form a flame or heat source.
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