Report accidents / spills immediately, no matter how minor they may seem. Wash skin surfaces with water, then with soap and water, immediately, if you come into contact with potentially harmful substances.

1. Use common sense when working with science equipment and materials.
   
   
2. Be alert and proceed with caution when doing a science experiment.
   
   
3. Keep accurate records of your experiment.
   
   
4. Wear the proper safety equipment such as goggles or glasses and rubber gloves, when needed.
   
   
5. Roll up long sleeves above the elbow before doing a science experiment.
   
   
6. Tie back long hair before doing a science experiment.
   
   
7. Never taste any materials (unless specifically directed by the teacher.)
   
   
8. Only touch and manipulate materials as directed by the teacher.
   
   
9. When using any substance, keep your hands away from your face and wash your hands after touching any substance.
   
   
10. Avoid bumping into others while working on experiments. Stay in your assigned place until all tasks are completed.
    
    
11. Keep the work area free of spilled materials.
    
    
12. Share in cleaning up materials after experiment is completed.
    
    
13. Follow these safety guidelines when repeating experiments at home or elsewhere.