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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!