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Laboratory Safety Rules Need To Follow ( Part 2 )

22. If you or your lab partner is hurt, immediately (and loudly) yell out the teacher's name to get the teacher's attention.  Do not panic. 23. If a chemical should splash in your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.  Immediately (and loudly) yell out the teacher's name to get the teacher's attention. 24. All chemicals in the laboratory are to be considered dangerous. Avoid handling chemicals with fingers. Always use a tweezer. When making an observation, keep at least 1 foot away from the specimen. Do not taste, or smell any chemicals. 25. Check the label on all chemical bottles twice before removing any of the contents.  Take only as much chemical as you need. 26. Never return unused chemicals to their original container. 27. Never remove chemicals or other materials from the laboratory area. 28. Never handle broken glass with your bare hands.  Use a brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass.  Place broken

Laboratory Safety Rules Need To Follow ( Part 1 )

1. Never work alone in the laboratory.  No student may work in the science classroom without the presence of the teacher. 2. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory. 3. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully.  If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ASK YOUR TEACHER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ANY ACTIVITY 4. When first entering a science room, do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area until you are instructed to do so. 5. Perform only those experiments authorized by your teacher.  Carefully follow all instructions, both written and oral.  Unauthorized experiments are not allowed. 6. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the laboratory.  Do not use laboratory glassware as containers for food or beverages 7. Be prepared for your work in the laboratory.  Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.  Never fool around in the laboratory.  Horseplay,