LABORATORY:
1. The Storage Room and front of
the room are off-limits at all times.
2. The center of the lab is
the Safety
Zone and should remain clear at all times.
3. Lab equipment, materials,
or devices not being used should be left alone (air, gas, water,
electric, etc.)
4. All lab equipment should be cleaned
and returned as directed by lab instructor.
GENERAL:
5. All school and classroom
rules
apply during lab activities.
6. Listen to and follow
directions given by the lab instructor.
7. Boisterous behavior in
the lab is prohibited (no running, pushing, yelling, screaming, etc.)
8. Mouths must be empty in
the lab (NO food, drink, candy, gum,
cough drops, etc.)
CLOTHING:
9. Skin under the tables must
be covered when using chemicals/sharps (no open shoes and no
shorts).
10. Avoid clothing and accessories
that may present hazards (bulky sleeves, hoods, strings, jewelry, etc.).
11. Long hair must be up when
working with heat, flame, chemicals, or other hazards (tie long hair up).
12. Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) must be worn when instructed
(goggles, aprons, gloves).
PRACTICES:
13. Avoid clutter. Minimize materials not being used. Keep your work table and floor clear of
debris.
14. Learn the proper
use of the lab equipment and materials. If you do not know, do not guess.
15. Chemicals should be used,
stored,
and disposed
of
properly according to the lab instructor.
16. Lab equipment, materials,
or supplies should not be removed from the lab.
HYGEINE:
17. Keep your hands
away from your face; and clean your hands when you
are finished.
18. Clean your lab
station and table when you are finished using it. Don’t leave it dirty.
19. Alert the lab instructor
of any health concerns you may have, such as allergies to substances.
20. Report any injuries to
the lab instructor immediately, no matter how small it may seem.
SAFETY
ALERTS:
Recognize, identify, and
address specific safety alerts before beginning any lab activity.
|
apron must be worn |
|
electricity will be used |
|
potential biological
hazards |
|
leg protection required |
|
goggles must be worn |
|
open flames present |
|
liquid chemicals used |
|
foot protection required |
|
gloves must be worn |
|
chemicals will be used |
|
radiation exposure possible |
|
heat gloves required |
After reviewing this information, sign the Student Safety Contract. No student is allowed to participate in labs
involving potential hazards without a signed contract. Thank you for your cooperation.
Should any of these rules be broken, a Lab Safety Warning will be
issued. Infractions may result in the
student’s removal from the laboratory for the safety of all. Please review these guidelines with your
child and emphasize the importance of adhering to them for their safety and for
the safety of those around them.