Safety in the lab

 Rules

1. You must follow the instructions given by the teacher.
2. You must enter the lab without being asked to.
3. Report any breakages.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times.
5. Do not eat or drink in the lab.
6. If you spill something let the teacher know.
7. Always wash your hands after experimenting.
8. A heat proof mat should always be used when heating.
9. If in doubt ask the teacher.
10. Never taste or smell chemicals.

Other rules

1. Liquids do not go into the bins, because it could

2. Solids do not go down the sink because it could clog.

3. Wear safety glasses when you do experiments,

because something could explode in your face.

4. Put your chair under the desk, and stand at the bench

when you do experiments, because someone could be holding some chemicals and you could trip up and all the chemicals will go on your face.

5. Bags do not go on the desks, because it could get chemicals spilt on your bag and it could get 

6. Long hair should be tied back, because your hair could get caught on fire and you will be bold or die.

7. Do not smell the chemicals, because you could poison yourself and die.

8. Walk, don’t run around the room, because you could fall or slip or trip over and hit your head on something.

9. Do not eat or drink in the lab, because you could get chemicals in your food or drink.