Safety Rules

Exploring New Worlds From The Palm of Your Hand™

Do's and Don'ts.

Never look directly at the sun at any time, especially with the microscope or a magnifying lens. It could cause extreme damage your eyes.
Do not eat or drink in the experiment area.
Wash your hands with soap and water after touching cultures or specimens.
Do not taste, eat or drink any of the experiments.
Do not allow chemicals to come into contact with the eyes or mouth.
Ask an adult before handling any materials, foods or equipment.
Read all of these instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference.
Keep all supplies, tools, chemicals, and experiments out of the reach of very young children.
Tie back long hair while you work, and avoid wearing clothing that has long, loose sleeves.
Keep young children and those not wearing eye protection away from the experiment area.
Store microscope sets out of reach of young children.
Clean all equipment after use.
Tell an adult immediately if you hurt yourself in any way.