Safety in the Lab

Rules

1. You must follow the instructions given by the teacher
2. You must NOT enter the lab without supervision/permission.
3. Report any breakages.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times.
5. Do not eat or drink in the lab.
6. If you spill something, tell the teacher then clean it up.
7. Wash your hands after doing experiments
8. A heatproof mat should always be used when heating.
9. If in doubt,ask the teacher.
10. NEVER taste or smell chemicals.

1. Liquids do not go into the bins, because they go in the sink

2. Solids do not go down the sink because it can block the sink.

3. Wear safety glasses when you do experiments,

because experiments can explode and damage the eyes.

4. Put your chair under the desk, and stand at the bench

when you do experiments, because it harms people around you due to them might falling over.

5. Bags do not go on the desks, because there isn't any space to do experiments and chemicals might spill.

6. Long hair should be tied back, because it can catch on fire.

7. Do not smell the chemicals, because you can pass out/faint over tables or the floor.

8. Walk, don’t run around the room, because you can trip over and harm yourself

9. Do not eat or drink in the lab, because you may have chemicals on your hands and may cause vomiting.