General STEM safety rules
Where do you keep your hands away from when using chemicals and materials?
face, eyes, and mouth
How do you start when using a microscope?
At the lowest magnification
WHere do you keep microbit controllers?
WHat is an anti-static bin?
How many people should be on each cutting mat area at a time?
one person
Where do you hold the glue gun by?
The plastic handle
Where do you store hazardous materials?
Approved safety containers
What do you keep away from electrical equipment?
All food and drinks
How do you handle the microbit controllers?
By the edges
What should be worn while using sharps?
What are closed toe shoes and safety goggles?
What do you place under what is being glued?
A piece of scrap material
When must you wear eye protection?
when around chemicals,
power equipment, or another
environment that would
mandate eye protection.
How must electrical cords be kept?
In safe and workable condition
What do you use for power for the microbit controllers?
WHat is the provided battery pack and USB lead?
What do you do before cutting?
Mark lines with a pencil
What do you do before putting the glue gun in storage?
Make sure it is completely cooled
What do you do if you see a broken or damaged tool?
Report it to the teacher
What do you use to clean the microscope lenses?
Specified cleaning paper for lens
What do you not place around across the printed circuits on the board?
What are metal objects?
WHat do you place under what is being cut
what is a cutting mat?
When do you unplug the glue gun?
When done using it or when instructed to do so
What is the proper dress code in a lab?
No ties, scarves, and jewelry.
Keep long hair pulled back and fastened away
from your face. Wear closed toe shoes near
equipment.
WHat do you use when preparing a slide?
What is a cover slip?
WHat pins do you not connect to each other at any time?
What are the ground pins and 3V pins?
Do you cut facing towards or away from your body?
Away
What temperature does glue melt between?
180°- 400° F