SAFETY

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SAFETY

• The three items in a lab setting that can be the
  most dangerous are the chemicals, glassware, and
  any heat source.

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1st SAFETY RULE

• The Most important safety rule to always tell the
  teacher of any accident, spill, or fire.

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CHEMICAL CONCERNS

• Eyes- Sometimes splashes may occur. To avoid
  any dangerous accidents.
• SAFTEY goggles should be worn at all time!!

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CHEMICAL CONCERNS

• Nose- Inhaling fumes can destroy the lining of
  your nose
• Never put your face directly over a chemical a
  smell.
• You should wave your hand over the beaker and
  direct a stream of air toward your nose.

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CHEMICAL CONCERNS

• BE-SMART- Do not eat, drink, or store any
  material during in a lab setting.
• It is usually posted on lab day.

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CHEMICAL CONCERNS

• Skin is a protective covering for your body.
• Most chemicals that we will use will not
  penetrate unbroken skin.
• If you do spill any chemical on your skin you
  should immediately wash skin and continue to
  rinse for up to 10 minutes.

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CHEMICAL CONCERNS

• In order to protect your feet shoes should be
  worn at all times.
• Open-toed shoes are not considered safe. Do not
  wear them on lab days!!!

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GLASSWARE CONCERNS

• Glassware can break!! Be Careful
• If a beaker, test-tube breaks check yourself for
  any injuries and immediately inform the teacher.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

• Safety symbols are used world wide as a way to
  illustrate important information.(Danger and
  warnings.)
• Pictures not words are used to avoid language
  barriers and illiteracy.

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FIRE CONCERNS

• Many chemicals are flammable when in the liquid
  state or as fumes.
• Your hair and clothing are a hazard if dangling
  to close to a fire source.
• Be very careful when dealing with open flames or
  hotplates.

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FIRE CONCERNS

• Cover fires in beakers/containers with fireproof
  pad or lid.
• Provide and use fire extinguisher for large fires
• Provide and use fire blanket
• Smother a fire--Never use water to put out a fire
  in a lab.

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FIRE CONCERNS

• On lab days you should make sure your hair is
  tied back.
• It should NOT be long enough to get in the way of
  an open flame.
• Your clothing should also be clear of any
  accidental contact of an open flame.

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FIRE CONCERNS

• You should never throw water on an open flame.
• Sometimes water can react in a negative way when
  mixed with certain chemicals.

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In case of an Emergency.

• Know where the following items are located in
  your classroom
• Fire Extinguisher
• Fire Blanket
• Eye Station
• Shower
• Gas Shut Off
• Electrical Shut Off

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IS IT CLEAN?

• Never assume that a clean-looking surface is
  clean.
• Assume it is contaminated and play it safe.

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Overall General Lab Rules

• Follow these rules every time you do a lab!!

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Always put on your goggles!!

• Not every lab will require goggles but
  read/listen to instruction to determine if
  goggles are a necessary part of the lab.

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2. Read Instructions

• Know what you are doing.
• Read the instructions carefully!

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3. No Horseplay

• Do the lab without playing around!!

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4.) No unauthorized experiments.

• Do NOT create your own experiment
• Follow all instructions carefully.

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CLEAN-UP

• Wash any materials used. Including glassware,
  spatulas, and etc
• Wash all surface areas used. Tabletops or
  desktop.
• Wash your hands with soap and water before
  leaving the lab.