Laboratory Safety in the Biological Classroom

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Laboratory Safety in the Biological Classroom

• Cedar Creek High School
• Science Department
• Room 318/322

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Safety Rules

• Always obtain teachers permission before
  conducting an experiment.
• Study the procedure. If you have questions, ask
  your teacher. Be sure you understand any safety
  symbols shown on the page.

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• Use the safety equipment provided for you.
  Goggles and aprons must be worn at all times when
  using chemicals.

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• Always slant test tubes away from yourself and
  others while heating.

Correct!!
Wrong!!
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• Never eat or drink in the lab, and never use
  glassware as food or drink.

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• Never inhale chemicals. Do not taste any
  substance or draw any material into a tube with
  your mouth

NO Silly STRAWS !!
NO!!!
Yes, always WAFT!!
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• If you splash a chemical on your skin, ALWAYS
  wash it off immediately with water. Notify me as
  soon as possible.
• If you spill a chemical on the lab bench, Always
  dilute the spill with Water.

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• Note the locations of the following items

Not in yet
Do not need, we have showers in each science room.
Not in yet.
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Locations cont..
In the cabinet along the wall the door is on,
next to shower.
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• Keep all materials away from an open flames. Tie
  back long hair and refrain from wearing loose
  clothing.

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• If a fire should break out in the classroom, or
  if your clothing should catch on fire, notify the
  instructor immediately.

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Things you need to do if the previous happens.
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If all else fails
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There will be absolutely no horseplay.
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Report any accident or injury, no matter how
small, to your teacher.
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• Always speak softly when in lab, otherwise you or
  your lab partner may miss important instructions.
• Do not wear your best clothes on lab day, they
  may get ruined!
• Two words.

Common Sense!!