Lab Safety

Using the picture below, name 2 safety rules this scientist is following.

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Do Now What’s Wrong With This Picture?

What do I need to do in order to be safe in lab?

General: Report all spills and accidents immediately. Know location of emergency equipment. No horseplay.

Goggles Goggles should be worn when chemicals are being heated or mixed. They will prevent your eyes from chemicals that spatter or explode.

What if I get something in my eye? Tell your teacher immediately. Running water is available, flush your eyes with running water and

Smelling chemicals: If you need to smell a chemical to identify it, hold it about 6 inches away from your nose and wave your hand over the opening of the container towards your nose.

What if a chemical touches my skin? Contact the teacher immediately. If you come in contact with a chemical, rinse the area with water.

Clean up all messes Immediately: This is no time to be a pig. Your lab are should be spotless when you start experimenting and spotless when you leave.

No eating during the lab If you eat or drink during a lab, you run the risk of eating harmful materials.

No horse play! Fooling around could lead to a chemical spill, accidental fire, broken glass, or damaged equipment.

Fire! If there is a fire in the room, let the teacher know immediately. If the teacher is not in the room, smother the fire with a fire blanket or use a fire extinguisher.

Better safe than sorry IF you have a question or if you are not sure how to handle a particular chemical, procedure or part of an experiment, ask a fellow student or the teacher.