Science SafetyScience Safety

Sometimes we do experiments in Sometimes we do experiments in the classroom, and sometimes we the classroom, and sometimes we

go to the science lab.go to the science lab.Science is a fun class because Science is a fun class because we get to do fun experiments.we get to do fun experiments.

But, the science lab can be a very But, the science lab can be a very dangerous place!dangerous place!

There are many dangerous chemicals. Some of these chemicals could burn your skin or eyes if they got on you.

There is a lot of glass equipment.There is a lot of glass equipment.

And we know that glass can break And we know that glass can break and cut us.and cut us.

And many experiments use fire!And many experiments use fire!

We all know that paper can catch We all know that paper can catch fire. But what else could hurt you if fire. But what else could hurt you if

it caught on fire?it caught on fire?

Think about it and write down some things.

Great, now go to page 5 in text Great, now go to page 5 in text book and write it down. book and write it down.

Here are some safety rules to Here are some safety rules to remember.remember.

Never use a burner near things that Never use a burner near things that can catch on fire. can catch on fire.

Never have loose clothing near the Never have loose clothing near the flame.flame.

Tie back long hair.Tie back long hair.

Don’t play with equipment.Don’t play with equipment.

Follow directions and pay attention Follow directions and pay attention to the teachers.to the teachers.

Wear eye protection if necessary.Wear eye protection if necessary.

The EndThe End