SCIENCE LAB ORIENTATION

Laboratory

Labore, a Latin word

To Work

• Use the entrance and exit door • Do not eat, drink inside the laboratory • No audio devices are allowed inside the laboratory • Your workplace must be kept clean • Report all accidents to personnel or teacher • Do not bring a friend not involved in the experiment • Return all items after every experiment • Required to be familiar with the tools and facilities inside the laboratory • Slide the sink cover to open • Group leader must be the last to leave the laboratory

• Proper clothing should be worn • Covered shoes should be worn at all times. • For females, hair should be tied • Wear apron and goggles

• If you feel unwell inform the teacher or personnel • Wear safety goggles • Be familiar with the safety equipment • Do not interchange droppers and spatulas • A wet towel should always be ready • Use sand incase of a fire • Do not place your personal belongings above the work area • Do not bring sharp objects inside the laboratory

Running water

T - TWIST pin to break safety seal P - PULL out the safety pin A - AIM at the base of the fire S - SQUEEZE the lever S - SWEEP the nozzle from side to side to extinguish the fire completely

Sort Sweep Systemize Standardize Safety Security Self-discipline

Flammable

Gas is stored under pressure

Corrosive

Identifies oxidizers, oxidizers are chemicals that facilitate burning or makes fires burn hotter and longer.

Harmful

Short or long term exposure could cause serious long term health effects

Identifies substances that have an immediate and severe toxic effect (acute toxicity)

Explosive