Introduction to Earth Science

1. Introduction to Earth Science Science Laboratory Safety

2. Safety in the Lab • Being prepared is the most important thing you can do when you perform any lab. • Good preparation helps you stay safe when doing science activities in the laboratory.

3. Preparing for the Lab • Read the directions ahead of time. (ahead of time is not right before class) • You should make sure that you go over each step of the lab in your head before the day of the lab. • You should always make sure you know how to use all the equipment for the lab ahead of time.

4. Performing the Lab • Your chief concern when in the laboratory is your safety and the safety of others around you. • If you are unsure about anything you are doing, stop and ask Mr. Printz for help. • Don’t hide anything from me. If something broke or you messed something up, tell me immediately.

5. End-of-Lab Procedures • You are not finished with the lab until you have cleaned up your area. • Your work area should look exactly the same as when you arrived. • Do not leave the classroom until the area is cleaned. If you are going to be late to for your next class, I will write you a note. • All lab work needs to be turned in to the box.

6. In case of an Accident • When any accident occurs, no matter how minor, notify me immediately. Then, listen to my directions and carry them out quickly. • If something happens to me, please get help. No really, I don’t want to die. I may have made some poor decisions in life, but I’m a good person. I deserve some medical attention.

7. Common Accidents • If glass breaks, I will clean it up. Just step away until I have it cleaned. • Chemical spills need to be reported first. I will either clean it up, or direct you on how to clean the mess. • Cuts need to be cleaned immediately. Use soap and water. I will put a temporary bandage until you can get to the nurse. • If you think its hot, it probably is.

8. Safety Equipment • If we are working with anything that is glass or a liquid that we can’t drink, we must wear safety glasses and gloves. • Aprons should be used to protect your clothing. • Girls must tie back hair in lab. • No open toes shoes. • Roll up your sleeves when working with flames.

9. Just don’t do it. • Smell it. • Taste it. • Take it home. • Mix it to see what happens. • Light it on fire. • Throw it across the room. • Put it on yourself. • Put it on someone else.

10. Think before you act. • We all have some common sense, use it. • I don’t like being on the news. • My replacement will not be as cool as me. • I don’t want to go back to prison. • Scars don’t look like tattoos.