Safe habits in a science lab
A science lab is a place for careful discoveries. Good habits keep everyone safe. Wear goggles whenever liquids or powders are used. Tie back long hair. Listen to the teacher before you begin. Never taste anything in the lab. If you must smell something, do not put your nose near it: move the smell toward you with your hand, which is called wafting. If you spill something, wash it off with plenty of water and tell the teacher at once. Use special tools, such as gas detector tubes, only with the teacher, because glass can break. At the end, clean up and wash your hands. In class we only use the activities chosen by the teacher.
| Rule | Picture idea |
|---|---|
| wear goggles | a face with goggles |
| no tasting | a crossed-out spoon |
| tell the teacher about spills | a hand up |
| wash your hands | a tap |
Lab rules poster. On a big sheet of paper, draw your own poster with five rules for a safe lab. Choose bright colours and add a picture for each rule. Share it with your class or your family.