8th Grade Lab Safety

Lab Safety

General Safety Guidelines Be responsible at all times. No horseplay, practical jokes, pranks, etc. Do not play with lab equipment. Don't use lab equipment until instructed to do so No food or drink allowed Keep room clean Notify teacher of accidents or unsafe conditions Wash hands after experiments

Eye Protection

Wear goggles when working with chemicals, flames, or heating devices If chemical gets in your eye flush with water for 15 minutes and notify teacher

Sharp Objects

When using knives or other sharp objects, walk with points facing down Cut away from fingers + body

Electrical Safety

Don't place cord where someone can trip Never use around water Unplug all equipment before leaving the room

Animal Safety

Only handle living organisms with teacher permission Always treat living organisms humanely Wash hands afterwards

Heating Safety

Tie hair back when working with open flames Never look into container as it's heating Use tons or gloves when handling heated metal + glass Never leave heat source unattended

Chemical Safety

Read all labels 2x before removing chemical from container Don't touch, taste, or smell Transfer Carefully

Hand Safety

Notify teacher if chemical gets on you. Rinse for 15 minutes.

Plant Safety

Don't eat any plants Wash hands after handling

Video

https://youtu.be/MEIXRLcC6RA

Kahoot

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