Lab Safety

Earth Science

Mr. Willis

Rules

• Use the lab only when directed by the teacher.

• Follow instructions (both written and oral).

• Do not touch anything until instructed to do so.

• No eating or drinking.

• Tie back long hair.

• No loose clothing, open toed shoes or dangling jewelry.

• No horseplay, jokes or pranks are allowed. You must exhibit responsible behavior.

• You are responsible for cleaning up your station or work area.

• Stay at your assigned station. Do not wander around the room.

• Do not taste anything!

PPEPersonal Protective Equipment

GogglesGlovesAprons

Accidents

• Notify teacher of any accident, injury or spills.

• Do not handle broken glass…teacher will clean it up.

MSDSMaterial Safety Data Sheet

• Sheets for each substance in the lab will be in the notebook.

• PASS

• Pull pin

• Aim at base of fire

• Squeeze handle

• Sweep back & forth

• Fire extinguishers have about 15 seconds of powder…if this doesn’t work…evacuate!

Know where to go in the event of an accident…take action!!!

Where to go:

– ABC Fire extinguisher (by the door)– Fire blanket (back corner near fume hood)– Goggles (white cabinet)– Eye wash station (Front, near American Flag)– Shower (Front, near American Flag)

Contract

• Student laboratory safety contracts must be read by the student, and then submitted before you can participate in labs.

• No exceptions.

• READ, SIGN & RETURN TO ME

Emergency procedures:

• Fire drill: Take a right in the hall, go downstairs, stay together outside

• Tornado: into hallway, face locker & squat down

• Lockdown: girls at front of room; guys behind lab tables…everyone SILENT

Homework

• Study Safety Rules and Symbols / Safety Quiz tomorrow!