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Science Safety Rules
1
Listen carefully to your teacher’s instructions. Follow all
directions. Ask questions if you don’t know what to do.
2
Tell your teacher if you have any allergies.
3
Never put any materials in your mouth. Do not taste
anything unless your teacher tells you to do so.
4
Never smell any unknown material. If your teacher tells
you to smell something, wave your hand over the material
to bring the smell toward your nose.
5
Do not touch your face, mouth, ears, eyes, or nose while
working with chemicals, plants, or animals.
6
Always protect your eyes. Wear safety goggles when necessary.
Tell your teacher if you wear contact lenses.
7
Always wash your hands with soap and warm water after
handling chemicals, plants, or animals.
8
Never mix any chemicals unless
your teacher tells you to do so.
9
Report all spills, accidents,
and injuries to your teacher.
10
Treat animals with respect,
caution, and consideration.
11
Clean up your work space
after each investigation.
12
Act responsibly during all
science activities.
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