1. Safety in the Lab Or…how NOT to end up in the morgue!!!

2. Lab Safety is important because… Students are working with: Heat/Open Flames Heat/Open Flames Hazardous Materials Hazardous Materials Hot glassware Hot glassware Natural gas as a heat source Natural gas as a heat source Other students Other students

3. Circumstances leading to unsafe lab situations… Not following safe lab procedures Not following safe lab procedures Failure to prepare for lab Failure to prepare for lab Failing to ask questions before or during lab Failing to ask questions before or during lab Unfamiliarity with equipment or chemicals Unfamiliarity with equipment or chemicals HORSEPLAY HORSEPLAY

4. Personal Safety Familiarize yourself with safety equipment Familiarize yourself with safety equipment Review all lab procedures before lab Review all lab procedures before lab Ask before doing Ask before doing Wear safety glasses Wear safety glasses Tie back long hair Tie back long hair Refrain from wearing bulky clothing Refrain from wearing bulky clothing Secure rings, watches and jewelry during lab Secure rings, watches and jewelry during lab Follow safe lab procedures at all times Follow safe lab procedures at all times

5. Safety Equipment Eyewash Safety Shower Fire Blanket Fire Extinguisher Sprinkler System Fume Hood MSDS Sheets

6. Glassware Safety Cracked or chipped glassware Hot glassware Broken glassware

7. Sharps Precautions Scapels Razor blades Knives Dissecting Probes Corers

8. Chemical Hazards Safety -Know Your Chemicals -Follow all lab procedures -Add Acid to Water, not the other way around -Label all materials -Dispose of properly

9. Fire Safety Sources of Fire Bunsen Burners Hot Plates Matches/Lighters

10. Fire Hazards PaperHairClothingCombustibles

11. In Case of Fire… 1. Inform the instructor immediately 2. DO NOT try to put the fire out yourself 3. If a student is on fire, DO NOT RUN, stop drop and roll 4. Use fire blanket, fire shower or fire extinguisher if necessary

12. Other Lab Rules NEVER eat or drink in the lab – THIS INCLUDES GUM OR CANDY NEVER eat or drink in the lab – THIS INCLUDES GUM OR CANDY ALWAYS heat liquids in a test tube with the test tube pointing away from individuals ALWAYS heat liquids in a test tube with the test tube pointing away from individuals When lighting a bunsen burner, ALWAYS be sure the air and gas are turned on low When lighting a bunsen burner, ALWAYS be sure the air and gas are turned on low NEVER experiment on your own NEVER experiment on your own NEVER use a thermometer as a stirring rod NEVER use a thermometer as a stirring rod NEVER leave your lab station unattended NEVER leave your lab station unattended

13. Summary Lab safety is EVERYONE’S responsibility Lab safety is EVERYONE’S responsibility Be prepared when entering the lab Be prepared when entering the lab “NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING!!” “NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING!!” Follow all lab safety procedures Follow all lab safety procedures NEVER experiment on your own NEVER experiment on your own Report all accidents and injuries Report all accidents and injuries NO HORSEPLAY ALLOWED NO HORSEPLAY ALLOWED And remember… And remember…

14. The Forensic Science Class will always be on the prowl for specimens for the Body Farm Body Farm SO…. SO….

15. BE SAFE!!