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41 Commandments Inside The Scilab

This document outlines 41 rules for safety in a science laboratory. The rules instruct students to conduct themselves responsibly, follow all instructions, never work alone, and only perform authorized experiments. Students must dress properly for labs, wear safety goggles, and know the locations of safety equipment. The rules also describe proper procedures for handling chemicals, heating apparatus, and dealing with emergencies. Students are told to ask the teacher if they have any questions.

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41 Commandments Inside The Scilab

This document outlines 41 rules for safety in a science laboratory. The rules instruct students to conduct themselves responsibly, follow all instructions, never work alone, and only perform authorized experiments. Students must dress properly for labs, wear safety goggles, and know the locations of safety equipment. The rules also describe proper procedures for handling chemicals, heating apparatus, and dealing with emergencies. Students are told to ask the teacher if they have any questions.

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GENERAL RULES IN SCIENCE LABORATORY

(FORTY-ONE (41) COMMANDMENTS INSIDE THE SCIENCE LABORATORY)


1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.
2. 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 THE ACTIVITY.
3. Never work alone in the laboratory. No student may work in the science
classroom without the presence of the teacher.
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. Reid all procedures thoroughly
before entering the laboratory. Never fool around in the laboratory. Horseplay,
practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and prohibited.
8. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
9. Observe good housekeeping practices. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy
at all times.
10. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the laboratory. Notify the
teacher immediately of any unsafe conditions you observe.
11. Dispose of all chemical waste properly. Never mix chemicals in sink drains.
Sinks are to be used only for water. Check with your teacher for disposal of
chemicals and solutions.
12. Labels and equipment instructions must be read carefully before use. Set up
and use the equipment as directed by your teacher.
13. Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body whole using chemicals or
lab equipment. Wash your hands with soap and water after performing all
experiments.
14. Experiments must be personally monitored at all time. Do not wander around
the room, distract other students, startle other students or interfere with the
laboratory experiments of others.
15. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment
including: first aid kit(s), and fire extinguisher. Know where the fire alarms and
the exits are located.
16. Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory period; containers
must be closed, and any electrical equipment turned off.
17. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students will wear safety
goggles. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
18. Contact lenses may be not being worn in the laboratory.
19. Dress properly during a laboratory activity. Long hair dangling jewelry. and
loose or baggy clothing are a hazard in the laboratory. Long hair must be tied
back, and dangling jewelry and baggy clothing must be secured. Shoes must
completely cover the foot. No sandals allowed on lab days.
20. A lab coat or smock should be worn during laboratory experiments.
21. Report any accident (spill, breakage, etc.) or injury (cut burn, etc.) to the
teacher immediately, no matter how trivial it seems. Do not panic.
22. If a student is harmed, call out the teacher's name immediately (and loudly) to
obtain the teacher's attention. Do not be alarmed.
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 glass in the designated glass disposal
container.
29. Examine glassware before each use. Never use chipped, cracked, or dirty
glassware.
30. If you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment, ASK THE TEACHER
FOR HELP!
31. Do not immerse hot glassware in cold water. The glassware may shatter.
32. Do not operate a hot plate by yourself. Take care that hair, clothing, and hand
are a safe distance from the hot plate at all times. Use of hot plate is only allowed
in the presence of the teacher.
33. Heated glassware remains very hot for a long time. They should be set aside in
a designated place to cool, and picked up with caution. Use tongs or heat
protective gloves if necessary.
34. Never look into a container that is being heated.
35. Do not place hot apparatus directly on the laboratory desk. Always use an
insulated pad. Allow plenty of time for hot apparatus to cool before touching it.
36. Always add acid to water when diluting acids. The reverse may cause
splattering of the acid because of the heat generated due to dilution.
37. Sweep up the broken glass right away. Don't walk around with broken glass
on the floor until the end of the class. Dispose the broken glassware in the
cardboard carton kept for that purpose. If one is not available, ask the person in
charge.
38. Showers should only be used in EMERGENCY situations, such as if you have
a huge spill of a toxic chemical on oneself and need to get rid of it quickly. If you
(or a classmate) are "on fire," place yourself (or a classmate) under the safety
shower. Pulling the handle will result in a deluge of water.
39. If you get a chemical in your eye, get it out IMMEDIATELY. Retract your eyelid
(hold it open). Don't squint your eyes (as this restricts water access). Run fresh
water over your eyes for several minutes Wash your eyes intermittently. Rest in
between rinses. Go to the health center immediately afterward.
40. Do not pour organic chemicals down the drain. Discard them in the
chlorinated/non chlorinated organic waste bottle (as appropriate). Ensure that
the pH of inorganic chemicals is neutral before pouring them down the drain.
41. Never point a test tube or any vessel that you are heating at yourself or your
classmate-it may erupt like a geyser.

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