Laboratory Safety

Lab Safety Checking for Understanding. Make 6 boxes on a paper Before the Lab During the Lab If there’s a problem… For glassware Cleaning up 6. contract

Group Discovery Lab Safety 20 % Write your heading : Include all names Make 3 Columns What? Why? How? Columns Work on your assigned safety rules and explain by writing your views using the 3 columns categories. Share : Voice , Clarity , Visuals

BEFORE THE LAB

Dress properly during a laboratory activity. Long hair, dangling jewelry, and loose or baggy clothing are a hazard in the laboratory.  Long hair must be tied back, and dangling jewelry and baggy clothing must be secured.  Shoes must completely cover the foot.  No sandals allowed on lab days.

Which Ms. Morris is ready for the lab?

Which shoe is appropriate?

Don’t touch, until told When first entering a science room, do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area until you are instructed to do so.

Where’s the safety equipment? Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment including: first aid kit(s), and fire extinguisher.  Know where the fire alarm and the exits are located.

T-1: Fire Extinguiser is by the door, first aid is by the whiteboard

No food Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the laboratory.  Do not use laboratory glassware as containers for food or beverages.

Know the directions Follow ALL written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do not understand a direction or a part of the procedure, ASK YOUR TEACHER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE ACTIVITY!

Before the Lab—Answer in complete sentences 1) How do we dress for a lab? 2) What is the rule about food and gum? 3) Can you touch equipment before being told?

Safety Rap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJG0ir9nDtc

L14 Tour Goggle station—clean them before you use them

There are 10 lab stations

2 eyewash stations

2 fire extinguishers—each next to a door

During the Lab

Be responsible Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.

Work together Never work alone in the laboratory. No student may work in the science classroom without the presence of a teacher.

Authorized experiments only! Perform only those experiments authorized by your teacher. Carefully follow all instructions, both written and oral. Unauthorized experiments are not allowed.

Put your materials in the center of the lab station Be prepared for your work in the laboratory.  Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.  Never fool around in the laboratory.  Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and prohibited.

Keep your area organized Observe good housekeeping practices.  Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times.

Don’t wander Experiments must be personally monitored at all times.  Do not wander around the room, distract other students, startle other students or interfere with the laboratory experiments of others.

Goggles on at all times Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used, students will wear safety goggles. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE

If you wear contacts.. Please wear your glasses on the day of the lab. Some chemicals may melt your contact to your eye and we do not want that!

Ask for help If you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment, ASK THE TEACHER FOR HELP!

During the Lab—Answer in complete sentences When can you take off your goggles? 2) What are 3 ways you can ensure that the lab is safe?

If there is a problem…

YELL FOR HELP If you or your lab partner is hurt, immediately (and loudly) yell out the teacher's name to get the teacher's attention.  Do not panic.

USE the eye wash If a chemical should splash in your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.  Immediately (and loudly) yell out the teacher's name to get the teacher's attention. 

Notify of dangerous hazards Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the laboratory.  Notify the teacher immediately of any unsafe conditions you observe

Report accidents or injuries Report any accident (spill, breakage, etc.) or injury (cut, burn, etc.) to the teacher immediately, no matter how trivial it seems.  Do not panic.

T-1: Fire Extinguiser is by the door, first aid is by the whiteboard

Know what to do in a drill Know what to do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory period; containers must be closed, and any electrical equipment turned off

If you spill acid on skin Flush with water

If there is a problem… 1) What should you do if someone is injured? 2) Where is the first aid located? 3) What do you do if something gets in your eyes?

FOR GLASSWARE

Use clean, unbroken glassware Examine glassware before each use.  Never use chipped, cracked, or dirty glassware.

Don’t touch broken glass Never handle broken glass with your bare hands.  Tell the teacher immediately, the teacher will clean it up.

Do not immerse hot glassware in cold water. The glassware may shatter. Nothing hot in the sink Do not immerse hot glassware in cold water.  The glassware may shatter.

Be careful with the hot plate Do not operate a hot plate by yourself.  Take care that hair, clothing, and hands are a safe distance from the hot plate at all times.  Use of hot plate is only allowed in the presence of the teacher.

Use tongs for hot items Heated glassware remain very hot for a long time.  They should be set aside in a designated place to cool, and picked up with caution.  Use tongs or heat protective gloves if necessary.

Don’t watch a boiling test tube Never look into a container that is being heated.

Don’t touch hot plates or test tubes Do not place hot apparatus directly on the laboratory desk.  Always use an insulated pad.  Allow plenty of time for hot apparatus to cool before touching it.

ALWAYS think before you do something!!!! Always use your brain ALWAYS think before you do something!!!!

For glassware What things can happen to glassware that you should be aware of? How should you touch glassware that has been on the hot plate? Why shouldn’t you look at a boiling test tube?

CLEANING UP

Wash your hands Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while using chemicals or lab equipment.  Wash your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments.

Dispose of chemicals Dispose of chemicals in waste containers, not down the sink

Cleaning What do you do with the chemicals that you have finished with? 2) What should you do before you leave the lab?

AP Labs AP Bio labs are________________. This means_______________________. I will get my experiment_______ before starting.

To Do Get a lab contract. Must be signed before you can participate. Practice carrying microscopes. Use 2 hands. Practice using a slide Reading assignment for this week Origin of Species + Evolution of population 5) What goes in the compostion book 6) Your grade—4 assignments 7) Read contract and get ready for a safety quiz

I will be holding you to your word! Safety Contract Read the safety contract and sign it.. I will be holding you to your word!

Let’s practice in the lab room. Goals: Find your station Know where safety equipment is Know where aprons, goggles and gloves are Walk to hot plate Do a fire/earthquake drill