LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION

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LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION
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EYE WASH FOUNTAIN

• Should any chemical splash in your eyes,
  immediately use a continuous flow of running
  water to flush your eyes for a period of at least
  20 minutes.

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CHEMICAL SHOWER

• If corrosive chemicals should contact your
  exposed skin, wash the affected areas with
  flowing water for as long as needed to remove the
  corrosive chemical.

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FIRE SAFETY

• If hair or clothing should catch fire, DO NOT
  RUN. Drop to the floor and roll slowly to smother
  the flame. Use a fire blanket and wrap it around
  the victim.

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FIRST AID KIT

• Use the first aid kit provided for cuts, and
  other minor accidents when needed.Ask the teacher
  first for needed first aid supplies.

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HEATING SOLUTIONS

• When heating a flammable liquid, use a hot
  plate not a flame. Check to make sure the
  glassware is not cracked or chipped before
  heating the solution.

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USING A BUNSEN BURNER

• Make sure the rubber hose is attached firmly
  to the gas valve. Use a striker after turning on
  the gas valve to light. Adjust the heighth of the
  flame with the needle valve. Pin back long hair,
  and roll up loose sleeves.

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER

• Point the hose of the extinguisher at the
  base of the flame. Pull the pin out of the lever,
  push down, and spray on the flames to extinguish.

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BROKEN GLASS

• Dispose of any broken glass in the designated
  container. Do not handle broken glass. Sweep up,
  and wash hands if you handled it.

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SAFETY GOGGLES

• Always wear your safety goggles when working
  with any chemicals or equipment.

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EMERGENCY CALL BUTTON

• In case of an accident or medical emergency, push
  the call button and ask the office to dial 911 if
  needed.
• Use the first aid kit, if needed, until help
  arrives.

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ACID DILUTION

• If diluting an acid, always pour the acid slowly
  into water with stirring to dissipate the heat
  generated.
• Remember AAA -
• ALWAYS ADD ACID to water!

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HEATING LIQUIDS IN A TEST TUBE

• When heating a liquid in a test tube, turn the
  mouth of the test tube away from yourself and
  others.

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CHEMICAL SAFETY

• Read the label on a reagent bottle carefully
  before using the chemical.
• After removing the chemical from the bottle,
  check to make sure that it is the correct
  chemical for that procedure.

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LAB PROCEDURES

• Read all of the
• directions for a
• laboratory procedure
• before proceeding
• with the first part.
• Follow all of the
• safety tips and directions
• exactly as written.

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PROPER CHEMICAL TRANSFER

• To avoid contamination,
• do not return unused
• chemicals to a reagent
• bottle. Never put a
• pipet, dropper, or
• spatula into a reagent
• bottle. Pour in a beaker
• and use as your supply.

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LAB RULES FOR HYGIENE

• DO NOT CHEW GUM, EAT OR DRINK IN THE LAB AREA OR
  CLASSROOM.
• NEVER TASTE ANY CHEMICALS!

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LAB CLEAN UP

• Wash your hands with soap and water at the end of
  each laboratory.
• Keep your hands away from your face when working
  with chemicals.

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LAB SAFETY SHOULD BE 1!
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BE A LAB SAFETY ROLE MODEL!