| A | B |
| glassware | never use chipped or broken glassware. |
| glassware | never pick up glassware unless you are sure it is not hot |
| fire | always wear safety goggles |
| chemical | always wear safety goggles |
| fire | never reach across a flame |
| heat | always use a clamp or tongs to handle hot objects |
| heat | always wear heat-resistant gloves |
| chemical | never smell any chemical directly from its container |
| chemical | never mix or taste chemicals unless instructed to do so |
| chemical | rinse with water any chemical that gets on your skin or clothes, then tell the teacher |
| sharp instrument | always cut material away from you |
| sharp instrument | immediately notify your teacher if your skin is cut |
| electrical | never touch an electrical appliance with wet hands |
| eye and face | point test tubes and bottles away from yourself and others |
| fox e. flinn | clean up the lab after each use |
| fox e. flinn | when in doubt, ask the teacher |
| fox e. flinn | horseplay in the lab is not permitted |