The Science Hub

Health, Safety and Appropriate Behaviour

The Science Hub includes laboratory facilities, so please follow the additional procedures in

place for your safety.

Normal college rules also apply

The Science Hub is divided into two main areas...

Class & Drop-In Area

Laboratory Area

No food and drink

No food and drink is allowed in the Science

Hub

If you need to eat or drink you must leave the hub.

Do not handle any equipment unless

instructed to do so.

All belongings must be placed under

benches.

Please do not enter the lab area unless you are participating in lab work.

Do not run.

Please respect other students by keeping noise levels low.

Please follow any instructions from staff to keep particular

areas clear for set-up or preparation work.

You may be asked to wear safety gear.Safety

Do not taste anything.

Wash your hands before leaving the lab area.

Inform a teacher or technician of any spills, breakages or other

incidents.

Do not tamper with...

Do not dispose of rubbish in the sinks.

water tapsgas tapselectrical outlets

If you are found using a mobile during class or lab sessions, your phone will be confiscated until the

end of the lesson.

You may use silent phone

functions (texting,

internet) in the drop-in area.

Please leave the science hub if

you wish to make or receive phone

calls.

Please switch off

mobile phones

before class or lab

sessions.

If you misbehave or fail to follow safety procedures, you will be asked to leave

the science hub.

In cases of serious safety breaches, you will be withdrawn from science

courses and may be asked to leave college.