1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS: Follow all instructions exactly. DO NOT fool around in the lab. Students who are caught fooling around will have to stop all the lab work and will receive a zero for the activity. Fooling around includes “rough housing”.
2. SPILLS: Report all spills to the teacher. All spills must be cleaned up immediately. Wash your hands when you are done.
3. HOT PLATES: Electric hot plates will be used to heat water for some experiments. Hot plates remain hot for some time after they are turned off. Unplug hot plates by holding the plug not the cord.
4. MICROSCOPES:
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Place
microscopes away from the edge of the table.
· Carry the microscope with TWO hands.
· Unplug by holding the plug not the cord.
· Store on the lowest power.
· Clean microscope before putting it away. Only use wet lens paper/tissue.
5. GOGGLES: Goggles must be worn during all labs that use chemicals or glassware and during dissections. DO NOT place goggles face down on any surface, this will scratch the lens. Clean goggles with Windex before putting them away.
6. EYE DROPPERS: Eye droppers are not to be used to squirt liquid at other people or objects. They are used for picking up small amounts of liquids.
7. MATCHES: Matches or lighters are NEVER light without permission.
8. EYE WASH/SHOWER: Report any foreign substance that gets in your eye. Your teacher will help you. Tie back long hair and loose clothing during lab.
9. CHEMICALS: Listen carefully when instructions are given about chemicals. NEVER mix chemicals in new ways that are not part of the lab.
10. DO NOT PUT SOLID WASTES IN THE SINKS: All solids wastes must go in the designated place.
11. SCISSORS, DISSECTING TOOLS – Respect the tools. Do not carve with them. Wash and DRY them when done.
12. NO FOOD or DRINKS DURING LAB.
REMEMBER… The most common cause of accidents is fooling around!!
Broken Safety Rules:
a. First offense- A “safety ticket” issued with verbal warning.
b. Second offense- ‘’Safety ticket” plus a call home.
c. Third offense- “Safety ticket” plus the student will be prohibited from completing all labs for the remainder of the marking period during class. Labs can only be made up in after school Science Make-Up day.
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Student’s Signature: _________________________________ Date__________
I have reviewed the safety rules with my student.
Parent/Guardian signature ____________________________ Date _________
