1. 1 Lab Safety

2. 2 General Safety Rules 1. Use a low speaking voice in the lab. 2. No horseplay or goofing around of any kind allowed in the lab. 3. No sitting on lab benches. 4. Be prepared to work when you arrive at the laboratory. If instructed to do so by Ms. Tasich, familiarize yourself with the lab procedures before beginning the lab.

3. 3 General Safety Rules 5. Perform only those lab activities assigned by Ms. Tasich. Never do anything in the laboratory that is not called for in the laboratory procedure or by Ms. Tasich. 6. Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times. Only lab handouts and notebooks should be brought to the work areas. Other books, purses, backpacks etc. should be left at your desk or placed in a designated storage area.

4. 4 General Safety Rules 7. Food or drink are never allowed in the lab. Water may be drank in the front part of the classroom during non-lab days (unless noted by Ms. Tasich).

5. 5 General Safety Rules 8. Clothing should be appropriate for working in the lab. Jackets, ties and other loose garments should be removed. Long sleeves should be rolled up or secured in some manner. Jewelry that might present a safety hazard, such as dangling necklaces, chains, medallions, or bracelets, should not be work in the lab.

6. 6 General Safety Rules 9. Long hair should be tied back or covered, especially in the vicinity of an open flame. 10. Follow all instructions, both written and oral, carefully. 11. Transitions should be done quietly, and efficiently.

7. 7 General Safety Rules 12. A lab coat or apron should when instructed. Safety goggles will be required when using chemicals. 13. Set up apparatus as described in the lab instructions or by Ms. Tasich. Never use makeshift arrangements.

8. 8 General Safety Rules 14. Always use the prescribed instrument (tongs, test-tube holder, forceps, etc.) for handling apparatus or equipment. 15. Keep all combustible materials away from open flames. 16. Never touch or taste any substance in the lab unless instructed to do so by Ms. Tasich.

9. 9 General Safety Rules 17. Never put your face near the mouth of a container that is holding chemicals. 18. When testing for odors, use a wafting motion to direct the odors to your nose. Never smell any chemical unless instructed to do so.

10. 10 General Safety Rules 19. Any activity involving poisonous vapors should be conducted in the fume hood. 20. Dispose of waste materials as instructed by Ms. Tasich.

11. 11 General Safety Rules 21. Clean up spills immediately. 22. Clean and wipe dry all work surfaces at the end of class. Wash your hands thoroughly. 23. Know the location of emergency equipment (eye wash, fire extinguisher, shower, etc.) and how to use them. 24. Report all accidents to Ms. Tasich immediately.

12. 12 Chemical & Glassware Safety

13. 13 Chemical Safety 25. Read and double-check labels on reagent bottles before removing any reagent. Take only as much reagent as reagent as you need. 26. Do not return unused reagent to stock bottles. Share! 27. When transferring chemical reagents from one container to another, hold the containers out away from your body.

14. 14 Chemical Safety 28. When mixing an acid and water, always add the acid to the water. 29. Avoid touching chemicals with your hands. If chemicals do come in contact with your hands, wash them immediately.

15. 15 Glassware Safety 30. Glass tubing, especially long pieces, should be carried in a vertical position to minimize the likelihood of breakage and to avoid stabbing anyone.

16. 16 Glassware Safety 31. Never handle broken glass with your bare hands. Use a brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass. Dispose of the glass as directed by your teacher. 32. Never use chipped or cracked glassware.

17. 17 Lab Safety Rules 33. Other rules may be added as needed to ensure safety for all students.

18. 18 First Aid

19. 19 First Aid Tell Ms. Tasich about ANY and ALL injuries, no matter how small they may appear to be.

20. 20 First Aid Injury: Burns To Do: Immediately flush with cold water until burning sensation is lessened.

21. 21 First Aid Injury: Cuts, bruises To Do: Do not touch an open wound without safety gloves. Pressing directly on minor cuts will stop bleeding in a few minutes. Apply cold compress to bruises to reduce swelling.

22. 22 First Aid Injury: Fainting To Do: Provide fresh air and have the person recline so that their head is lower than the rest of their body.

23. 23 First Aid Injury: The eyes To Do: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for several minutes. If a foreign object is lodged in the eye, do not allow the eye to be rubbed.

24. 24 First Aid Injury: Poisoning To Do: Find out what substance was responsible for the poisoning and alert Ms. Tasichimmediately.

25. 25 First Aid Injury: Spills on the skin To Do: Flush with large quantities of water. For acid spills, apply baking soda solution. For base spills, apply vinegar or boric acid. In VERY rare instances the shower may be used. NEVER use the shower without permission – there are no drains and it will cause severe flooding. You will be held financially responsible for all damages if you are found to have used the shower without permission.

26. 26 First Aid Injury: Electrical shock To Do: Shut off the current at the source. Remove wire with rubber gloves. Alert Ms. Tasich immediately.

27. 27 Lastly You are financially responsible for any items you break or damage in the laboratory. BE CAREFUL!

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