1. To avoid such horrible lab accidents… follow the following safety rules!

2. Watch this! safe

3. First Step: Understand the lab procedure ahead of time!

4. What’s the number one rule in any lab?
Tell the
teacher
about any
spill,
accident,
or fire!

6. Chemical eye damage…

7. Washing out your eye… Remove contacts Wash eyes Hold lids open
Wash AT LEAST minutes
See a physician if necessary

8. Eye wash station…

9. Fashion tip: goggles are not a type of hat or head ornament…

10. Don’t burn your nose or lungs… Waft

11. Nose ulcer

12. Eating or drinking in lab is not GOOD!!!

13. Be careful of chemicals & skin…

14. Types of burns Thermal Chemical Electrical
living tissue is exposed to an extremely reactive chemical substance such as a strong acid or base.
Chemical burns need no source of heat, can occur immediately on contact, and are extremely painful.
Electrical

15. What is a chemical burn?
Living tissue is exposed to a reactive chemical substances such as a strong acid or base.
Can occur on contact/fumes to skin/air way
Causes destruction of skin/airway and underlying tissues:
(1st) Outer layer - Redness
(2nd) Outer & under layer - swelling, blistering
(3rd) Affects below the skin – charring, connective & other tissues involved, nerve damage…

16. Wash your hands after lab…

17. Remove the item of clothing & use the shower if your clothes get chemicals on them…

18. Be cautious handling glassware!

19. Don’t be this guy…
know the correct responses to fires!

20. Just like in the kitchen, cover a fire with a fireproof lid or use the fire blanket!

21. Some chemicals react with water…
so don’t put water on fires.

23. Hold the extinguisher properly…

24. & point at the base of the flames!

26. …better yet, use the fire blanket

27. Chemistry fashion…. No sandals, No clothes you love more than life
No loose sleeves
Wear safety goggles
Long pants are preferable to shorts or short skirts
Tie long hair back

28. Acceptable
Overkill

29. What is she doing wrong?