1. Safety and Mrs. Vigue’s Chemical World
Chemistry Rules
Safety and Mrs. Vigue’s Chemical World

2. At What Is Coming …. You will participate in labs !
You will witness awesome demonstrations!
You will learn amazing amounts of info about the chemicals around you!

3. Only You Can Control Your Chemical Destiny..
Following directions is key
Common sense always prevails
If in doubt ……ASK FOR HELP!
Self and peer control are musts

4. Protect Yourself! Don’t let this be you after our first lab !
Never touch materials with your hands unless directed to do so !
Never put any chemicals in your mouth or near your face !

5. What SHOULD You Do ? FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS
Only work on authorized experiments
Never horseplay anywhere in the room
Keep a clean work area
If in doubt ask for help !

6. I Wonder What To Wear ! No loose fitting clothing Tie back long hair
No open toed shoes
No dangling jewelry
No synthetics when using heat
No sunglasses
No contact lenses

7. Safety First! Wear goggles when working with glass, heat or chemicals
Check and recheck labels on chemicals
Never return chemicals to the stock container
Dispose of solid waste in trash or
in designated container
Clean up all spills quickly

8. Know Your Safety Equipment !
What is it ?
Where is it ?
First Aid Kit
Above Goggle Cabinet
Fire Extinguisher
On wall next to the phone
Eye Wash and Shower
Front of Room
Goggle Cabinet
Front of the Room
Fire Blanket

9. HOT STUFF ! Allow hot glass to cool before touching it
Place hot glassware on a insulating pad, not the table
Never look into a container being heated
Turn burners off when not in use
Never leave a burner unattended

10. What Does It All Mean ? Safety is not optional
When you are safe, we have more options as a class
Your only limit in this course is YOU

11. Mrs. Vigue’s Chemical World Eagerly Awaits You !