Lab Safety Rules (2007-2008) J       NO FOOD, DRINKS, GUM, AND CANDY ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM! J       Students are not allowed in the chemical storage area and back room. J       Always wear safety goggles, unless instructed not to.  It is required under Maine law. J       Hair should be tied back, so as not to fall into flame or other hazardous chemicals.         Open toed shoes are NOT allowed on lab days.  It is an OSHA violation. J       Make sure lab bench area is completely clean before leaving the class.  I will double check.  Somebody else has to sit there after you leave. J       Wash your hands before leaving the lab. J       Listen to instructions. J       Do not do something that you were not instructed to do.  Harm could result! J       No horseplay. J       Keep walkways clear of backpacks and other items. J       Pay attention to equipment and chemicals around you at all times. J       Never put contents of a container back into the same container.  Material will be contaminated. J       Follow instructions for disposing of chemicals.  Do not throw anything down the sink, unless instructed to do so. J       Never sniff or taste chemicals. J       Never carry hot equipment near other people. J       Please ask questions when in doubt!  No question is a dumb question!  Chances are, someone else has the same question.   In Case of Accident: J       Report all accidents and spills immediately. J       Place broken glass in designated containers. J       For burns, immerse in cold water immediately. J       If you spill an acid or a base on your skin and/or clothes, flush with water and rub in baking soda to neutralize. Use the shower if the area is too large for the faucet.  A box of baking soda will be left in the fume hood. J       If chemicals get in your eyes, wash them for at least 15 minutes at the eyewash station located in the room. J       Everyone in the lab is responsible for the safety of everyone else in the room! J       Be smart and think safety!!  Labs are an excellent learning experience when proper safety is practiced!!