SAFETY IN THE LAB

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SAFETY IN THE LAB
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Safety is of the utmost importance!

• In the science classroom we work with chemicals,
  glassware, animals, and many other things that
  have the potential to _______________ you but
  also the potential to ________________ you if you
  arent _________________!
• Therefore, always think
  _____________ ______________!

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Always Follow Procedures!

• _______________ are given for a reason to keep
  you _____________!
• Following procedures greatly decreases the
  _______________ of having an ________________.
• ______________ to the ______________ to hear the
  correct procedures.

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Always Notify the Teacher First!

• If an ________________ happens.
• If anything doesnt go according to plan.
• If you need special ______________________.
• If someone is _____________.
• If something _______________.
• If equipment doesnt work.
• If something catches on ____________.
• If you arent ____________ about something.
• If you have any ___________________ at all.

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It is my job to keep you _________.I am
_____________ to handle emergencies.I will let
you know what to do.
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What to Expect in an Emergency
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Fires

• You may be asked to _______________ immediately.
• I may use the fire ______________________.
• If a person is on fire, I will use the __________
  _____________ to put it out.

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Chemicals

• You may be asked to leave immediately.
• We may use paper towels to ______________ a
  ____________.
• Students who have come in contact with a chemical
  will need to wash with
  _________ and __________ - but notify me first!

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Broken Glass

• I may ask you to place broken glass in the
  _____________ ___________ ________.
• I may ask you to sweep up the glass.
• NEVER touch broken glass
  with your __________ ____________.
• ALWAYS use a ____________,
  ___________, or paper ____________.

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Cuts

• After ______________ me, cover the cut with a
  paper towel and report to the ____________.

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During an Emergency

• If you are safe, the best thing to do is
  ___________ out of the _________.
• After notifying me of an accident, warn others to
  ___________ ____________.
• You may be asked to ______________
  the nurse, principal, or
  custodian of the accident.

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PREVENTION IS KEY
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Wear Protective Gear

• Lab Coat/Apron
• Goggles The only time you dont have to use
  these is when using a ___________________.
• _________________ (notify me if you are allergic
  to latex).
• Tie back long ____________
• __________________ shoes
  (NO SANDALS)
• This protects you from
  ___________________ materials which
  react with the skin.

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Keep the Teacher Informed

• If you wear _____________ lenses.
• If you have any ________________.
• If you begin to experience any sort of
  _________________ reaction.

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Keep _____________ Away From Burners


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Keep _________________ Away From Water


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When Heating Liquids

• Use beakers made from _____________
  ________________ glass.
• Keep loose ________________ away from the flame.
• Wear safety ________________.

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Keep Aisles and Walkways Clear

• Minimizes Tripping
• Allows for a safe _____________.

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Other Rules to Follow

• Point test tubes and other containers away from
  _________________.
• Never take _______________ from the
  _____________.
• Always be __________________.
• Absolutely no _________________.

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Other Rules to Follow

• Discard _____________ __________ waste in
  containers identified by me.
• NEVER _________ or __________ in lab.
• Stay out of the _____________ room.
• If asked to smell a
  chemical, always _____________.

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Clean-Up

• _______________ are responsible for cleaning up
  your _______________.
• Clean up before you leave to ensure a
  ______________ lab for the next group.
• If your lab isnt clean when
  you arrive, ____________ me
  ____________________.

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Lab Etiquette

• Throw your _________________ in the trash can.
  Do not throw it on the _______, on your
  __________, or in the _________.
• At the end of the period, ___________ papers and
  materials _____________ on your lab table for the
  next group.
• Push in your _____________ before you leave (7th
  Period Stack chairs on tables).
• Be ____________________ of other lab groups that
  will use your space after you.

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When Handling Biological Specimens and Bodily
Fluids

• Cover your face with ________________ or a
  ______________ ______________.
• Wear ________________ .
• Wear ________________ shoes.

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Working with Live Animals

• Wash your hands with soap and water after
  handling ______________ _______________ (or
  chemicals).
• If possible, release the animal back to its
  _____________ ___________ IF it can survive.
• Do not conduct experiments
  which are ___________________ to the animal or
  which would hinder its ___________________.
• Do not alter the animals place in its
  ___________________.

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Working with Humans

• Scientists are expected to take the utmost care
  when conducting experiments with ______________
  participants.
• Participation must be ______________ .
• All ______________ , ______________ , and
  ______________ ______________ must be disclosed
  to participants beforehand.

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• When a medical technician analyzes human body
  fluids such as blood, which safety precaution
  would not be necessary?
• A. protective gloves
• B. safety goggles/face shield
• C. closed-toed shoes
• D. lead-lined apron

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• When submitting research proposals to funding
  agencies, investigators must follow ethical
  guidelines. What information in a research
  proposal would be considered bogus and lead to
  rejection of the proposal?
• A. plan for monitoring safety
• B. estimates of the number
  of participants required
  for the study
• C. data from experiments
  that have not been performed
• D. projected budget for
  equipment and laboratory
  personnel

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Scientific Equipment
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____________ ____________

• Used for measuring more exact amounts of liquid.
• Example 150 mL of water could be measured in a
  beaker, but 157 mL would need to be measured
  using a graduated cylinder.

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Triple Beam Balance

• Used for measuring mass.

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