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SAFETY STANDARDS
-Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times.

-Lab and safety information and procedures must be followed at all times.

-Never perform unauthorized experiments.
·Keep your lab bench organized and free of apparel, books, and other clutter.
·Know how to use the safety shower, eye wash, fire blanket and first aid kit.

DRESS FOR LABORATORY WORK
· Tie back long hair.
· Do not wear loose sleeves as they tend to get in the way.
· Wear shoes with tops.
· Wear safety goggles during all laboratory sessions.
· Wear gloves when using chemicals that irritate or can be absorbed through the skin.               

AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS
· Never taste or "sniff" chemicals.
· Never draw materials in a pipette with your mouth.
· When heating substances in a test tube, point the mouth of the test tube away from people.
· Never carry dangerous chemicals or hot equipment near other people.
AVOID HAZARDS
· Use caution when handling hot glassware.
· Turn off burners when not in use.
· Keep caps on reagent bottles. Never switch caps.

CLEAN UP
· Consult teacher for proper disposal of chemicals.
· Wash hands thoroughly following experiments.
· Leave laboratory bench clean and neat.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
· Report all accidents and spills immediately!
· Place broken glass in designated containers.
· Wash all acids and bases from your skin immediately with plenty of running water.
· If chemicals get in your eyes, wash them for at least 15 minutes using the eyewash.

OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

*Some lab activities, throughout the year, take place outside on the school grounds.

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Safety is EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY!