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Lab Safety
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2. Why is Lab Safety Important?
Lab safety is a major aspect of every lab based science class.
Lab safety rules and symbols are needed so that students do not injure themselves or their classmates.
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Lab Safety Rules
Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory
1. Follow all written and verbal
instructions.
Ask the teacher if you are unsure of
something.
Never work alone in the lab.
Never touch any equipment until you are instructed to do so.
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5. Do not eat food, drink, or chew gum in the lab. Do not use lab glassware as food or beverage containers
Only do experiments that are authorized.
No horseplay is allowed. Extreme consequences will result.
Know where the safety equipment is located. .
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Lab Safety Equipment
Safety Shower
Eye Wash
Safety Goggles
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Lab Safety Equipment
Fire
Extinguisher
Fume Hood
Fire Alarm
Exits
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9. Always wear goggles. Never take them off
until AFTER the lab is cleaned up.
Take out contacts when working with chemicals or glassware.
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Dress properly:
a. Tie back hair
b. Wear closed-toed shoes
c. No loose clothes or dangling jewelry
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Clothing
Wear:
Goggles/safety glasses
Closed-toed shoes
Clothing made of natural based fiber such as cotton
Tie back long hair
Do NOT Wear:
Sandals
Jewelry
Loose or Baggy clothing
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Report any accident immediately.
All chemicals are to be considered dangerous. Do not smell, touch or taste unless you are instructed to do so.
Never return unused chemicals to their original containers. Dispose of them only as instructed.
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Waste Disposal
First ask your teacher where/how to dispose of waste.
Never pour anything down the drain unless you are told to do so.
A waste bottle will be supplied for substance that cannot go down the drain
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12. Reasons for proper waste disposal
Hazardous chemicals down the drain can lead to pollution of ground water, lakes, rivers, etc.
Plants and animals will die if they are exposed to hazardous chemical waste.
Serious health problems will become present in people if hazardous waste finds its way into drinking water.
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NEVER handle broken glass.
-Tell the teacher
-Sweep it up with a broom and dust pan
- Dispose of in the broken glass container
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Never look into a heating container.
Do not place hot materials on lab desks.
Do not touch glass unless you KNOW it is cool. Hot and cold glass look the same.
Wash your hands and clean up your area at the end of the lab- BEFORE removing your goggles.
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15. Lab Safety Symbols Found in your textbook
Glassware
Heat
Eye and Face
Sharps
Electrical
Animal
Chemical
Fire
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16. Other Chemical Hazards and Symbols
Flammable
Explosive
Toxic/Poison
Irritant
Corrosive
Environmental
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17. Chemical Hazard Symbols and Definitions
Flammable – Any substance that will burn if exposed to an open flame.
Explosive – A substance that may explode if exposed to heat or flame.
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18. Chemical Hazard Symbols and Definitions
Toxic/Poison – A substance that can lead to death if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed by the skin.
Corrosive – A substance that can destroy or burn living tissue and can eat away at other materials.
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19. Chemical Hazard Symbols and Definitions
Irritant - A substance that causes inflammation upon contact with skin or mucous membranes.
Environmental - Substances that are harmful to the environment. They must be disposed of properly, not washed down the drain.
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20. Accidents and Injuries
Report ALL accidents and injuries to your teacher immediately!!!
Be aware of safety hazards associated with each chemical you use.
Eye accident – Wash the eye with copious amounts of water for at least 15 min.
Fire Burns – Stop, Drop, and be covered with a fire blanket or soaked with water. Do not remove clothing stuck to victim. Get medical attention immediately.
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Graduated Cylinders
Read at the minuscus.
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