1. Flinn Scientific Safety ©Bmel
Safety First!
Flinn Scientific Safety
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2. Safety Comes First The Safety Song and Video
Safety and Accidents Flinn

3. Safety and Accidents
Safety and Accidents

4. General Rules

5. 1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner.

6. 2. Follow all written and verbal instructions.
*If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ask the instructor before proceeding.

7. 3. Safety in numbers Never work alone.
*No student may work in the laboratory without an instructor present.

8. 4. When first entering a science room, do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the area until you are instructed to do so.

9. 5. Food for thought
Never eat, drink, or apply cosmetics while in this environment.
Do not use lab glassware as containers for food or beverage.

10. Stylin’ for safety!
Find out what safety equipment you should be wearing for the lab.
Be sure to wear safety goggles, apron, gloves, or lab coat if called for in the experiment or if your teacher instructs you to do so.

11. Flaming beauty?
Certain hair products (like aerosol hair spray) are flammable and should not be worn while working near an open flame.
Avoid wearing hair spray or hair gel on lab days.

12. 6. * Perform only those experiments authorized by the instructor.
*Unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
If you have a great idea for a new experiment, first share the idea with your teacher—perhaps the whole class will benefit!

13. 7. * Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.

14. 8. *Never fool around in the laboratory!
*Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and prohibited.

15. Clutter Chaos 9. * Observe good housekeeping practices.
*Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times.
Extra books, jackets, and materials will only get in the way of experiments and create clutter that could interfere with your tasks.
On lab days, don’t bring anything extra to the room except the books and materials you will need to complete the day’s experiments.

16. 10. Keep aisles clear.
Push your chair under the desk when not in use and secure backpacks etc. underneath the table

17. Safety patrol. 11. Know the locations and operating procedures of all safety equipment.
Where is the safety equipment for the laboratory?
The fire blanket is in the chemistry lab.
The eye wash is on the faucet on the sink closest to the teacher.
Fire extinguisher is available under the first cabinet.
A video of how to use the extinguishers will be shown.

18. Who ya’ gonna call? Where is the nearest telephone? In our classroom,
Phone numbers for the fire and police departments, as well as for the ambulance are readily available from administrators. The Poison Control Center is posted on the safety bulletin board.

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How to use a portable fire extinguisher training video – FEMA
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21. Safe Science: Lab Safety Awareness

22. 12. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
We will ventilate the room when necessary, or we will work outside of the classroom.

23. 13. Be alert and proceed with caution at all times in the lab.
*Notify the instructor immediately of any unsafe conditions you observe
Be on alert for safety symbols, which indicate particular safety concerns.

24. Don’t mix for kicks! 14. dispose of all chemical waste properly.
Never mix any chemical unless your teacher specifically instructs you to do so.
15. Labels and equipment instructions must be read carefully before use.
When instructed to mix – always ADD ACID to your solution – never add your solution to acid.

25. Sudsational! 16. keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth and body while using chemicals or preserved specimens.
*Wash your hands with soap after completing an experiment!

26. 17. Experiments must be personally monitored at all times.
Do not wander around the room, distract other students, or interfere with the lab experiments of others.

27. 18. *Students are never permitted in the science storage rooms unless given permission.

28. 19. Quick Exit!
Know the fire evacuation routes established by your school
We will take the usual exit from the classroom – out the doors toward the back of the school.
Containers closed
Gas valves off
Fume hoods off
Electrical equipment off.

29. 20. Animal rights and wrongs
You may occasionally work with living animals in the laboratory.
Always show respect for the lives of any animal you may work with.
Always obtain your teacher’s permission before bringing an animal to the classroom.
Never abuse an animal in any way!

30. Handle with care!
Living plants should also be handled carefully in the laboratory.
Never ingest any plant or plant part unless your teacher specifically directs you to do so.
When outdoors, do not pick any wild plants unless your teacher instructs you to do so.
List of poisonous plants - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

31. 21. Some sharp thinking!
Sometimes sharp object such as scissors, scalpels, razor blades, knives, and probes are needed in the laboratory.
Always exercise extreme caution when using a sharp object in the lab.
Never cut an object while holding it in your hand-always use an appropriate work surface.
Never use a double-edged razor in the lab.

32. 22. Medical conditions
If you have a medical condition i.e. allergies, pregnancy, etc. check with your teacher/and/or physician prior to working in lab.

33. Clothing

34. 23. The eyes have it! *Wear safety goggles when you are using
Chemicals
Heat
Glassware
No exceptions!

35. 24. *Contact lenses should not be worn in the laboratory unless you have permission from your instructor.
Personal eyeglasses provide no protection.
All must wear goggles.

36. Solar power!
Never look directly at the sun through any optical device or use direct sunlight to illuminate a microscope.
Doing so could seriously damage your eyes!

37. 25. Dress properly during a laboratory activity.
Long hair, dangling jewelry, and loose or baggy clothing are a hazard in the lab.
*Long hair must be tied back and dangling jewelry and loose or baggy clothing must be secured.

38. 25. Toe Trouble!
*Avoid wearing sandals or open toed shoes in the laboratory environment, as they will not protect your feet should any chemical, glassware, or other object be dropped on them.

39. Gain no stain! 26. Lab aprons are provided for your use.
Certain chemicals can stain your clothing. Wear an apron or laboratory coat to protect your clothing while working with chemicals.

40. Accidents and Injuries

41. Accidents happen 27. Report any accident, spill or breakage, etc
Accidents happen 27. *Report any accident, spill or breakage, etc. or injury, (cut burn, etc.) to the instructor immediately, no matter how minor it may appear.
28. If you or our lab partner are hurt, immediately yell out “Code one, code one” to get the instructor’s attention.

42. Chem care *If a chemical splashes in your eye(s) or onyour skin, immediately flush with running water from the eyeewash station or safety shower for at least 20 minutes
30. When a mercury thermometer is broken, mercury must not be touched.
Notify the instructor immediately.

43. Handling Chemicals

44. In poor taste. 31. *All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.
Never touch, taste or smell a chemical unless your teacher specifically instructs you to do so.
Whaft – not Whiff

45. 32. Check the label on the chemical bottles twice before removing any of the contents. Take only as much as needed.
33. *Never return unused chemicals to their original container.
34. *Never use mouth suction to fill a pipet.
35.* when transferring reagents from one container to another, hold the containers away from your body.

46. 36. Acids must be handled with extreme care.
Always use the AA rule – Always add acid to water and swirl and be careful of the heat produced.

47. Keep your cool! 37. *Flammable materials like alcohol should never be dispensed or used near an open flame
Before working with a flammable liquid or gas, check for the presence of any source of flames, sparks, or heat.
38. *Never remove chemicals or other materials from the lab area.
Don’t be a food – leave it at school!

48. Handling Glassware and Equipment

49. Don’t crack up! 41. *Never handle broken glass with your bare hands.
Use a brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass.
45. *Never use glassware that is chipped, scratched, or cracked. Chips, scratches, and cracks cause stress points where the glass can break.

50. 42. Inserting and removing glass tubing from rubber stoppers can be dangerous.
Always lubricate glassware
Always protect your hands with towels or cotton gloves when inserting glass tubing.
43. *Always rinse dirty glassware.

51. Electrifying idea! 44. When removing an electrical plug from its socket, grasp the plug, not the electrical cord.
Use caution with electrical equipment.
46. Never use equipment with frayed cords, and make sure that equipment cords are not located where someone could trip over them.
Never use an electrical appliance if you have wet hands or clothing.
Never use an electrical appliance around water.

52. Hot news!
Whenever possible, use an electric hot plate instead of an open flame unless the experiment specifically calls for an open flame.

53. Aim for the stars 50. *Never leave a lit burner unattended.
51. *When heating a chemical in a test tube, never point the test tube at yourself or anyone else.
52. * Use heat protective gloves if necessary.
55. *Hot and cold glass have the same visual appearance.

54. A Neat Way to End It!

55. Clean scene!
When you have completed an experiment, clean up your area and return all equipment to its proper place!
Clean your table!
Wash you hands!

56. Panic Busters!

57. What do I do when: A fire occurs?
In the event of a fire, alert the teacher and leave the laboratory immediately!

58. What do I do when: My clothes are on fire? Stop-Drop-Roll
Stop immediately
Drop to the floor
Roll
This is the quickest way to smother a fire!

59. What do I do when: My lab partner’s clothes or hair are on fire?
Inform your teacher
Grab the nearest fire blanket and use it to extinguish the flames

60. What do I do when: A chemical comes into contact with my eyes?
Inform your teacher.
Wash your eyes with water for at least 20 minutes.

61. What do I do when: I spill a chemical on my body? Inform your teacher
Rinse the affected area for at least 20 minutes

62. What do I do when: I spill a chemical on the floor?
Keep your classmates away from the area
Alert your teacher immediately

63. Safety Summary
Safety Summary

64. Take the Safety Challenge!
Good Luck!

65. Lab Equipment and Safety
Lab Equipment and Safety Website