1. Laboratory Safety
and
Laboratory Equipment

2. Science = a process used to find out what is going on around you.
What is Science?
Science = a process used to find out what is going on around you.
To solve a problem or answer a question, scientists often
perform experiments.

3. #1 Lab Safety
Safety in the science classroom is the #1 priority.
To ensure safety, a list of rules has been developed.

4. Following these safety and procedural rules will help guide you in protecting yourself and others from injury in the laboratory.

5. 2. The Top 10 Lab Safety Rules
Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the lab.
NO HORSEPLAY !

6. Rule 2:
Follow ALL the instructions given by the teacher

7. Rule 3: Dress Appropriately for Lab Work No loose or baggy clothes
Tie back long hair
Remove dangling jewelry
Always wear closed-toed shoes
No Divas Allowed

8. Rule 4: Know the location
and proper use of:
eyewash fountain
fire extinguisher
first aid kit
fire alarm box
office intercom
evacuation routes

9. Rule 5: Wear protective gear when instructed to do so: Goggles
Lab Coat or Apron
Gloves
Face mask

10. Rule 6: Do not eat or drink in the lab.
Never taste any material in the lab.

11. Rule 7: Never look directly into a testtube.
View the contents from the side

12. Rule 8: Never smell any material in the lab directly. wrong
Instead, with your hand, “fan” some of the fumes to your nose carefully.

13. Rule 9: Use good housekeeping practices Clean up your area
Report any accidents to your teacher

14. Rule 10:
Students are not permitted to enter the science storage room.

15. 3. Lab Safety Symbols
Lab Safety Symbols are used to warn scientists of the dangers involved in a particular experiment.

16. Laboratory Safety Symbols Sheet
Staple/Glue the
Laboratory Safety Symbols Sheet
into your IAN
Be sure to label each item

17. What do you think
the symbols mean?

18. General Safety
Corrosive chemical

19. Breakage
Fumes

20. No Flames
Disposal

21. Goggles
Electric shock

22. Poison
Flame

23. Sharp Object
Physical Safety

24. heating
Hand washing

25. Heat resistant gloves
Lab apron

26. Review Questions...

27. Why should ALL students use good lab safety procedures?
will get
hurt
So that
no one

28. Identify the following situations as safe lab procedures or unsafe lab procedures.

29. Sally was using the Bunsen burner during chemistry lab
Sally was using the Bunsen burner during chemistry lab. She reached across the flame to get the test tube that she needed.
Unsafe Lab
Practice

30. Tina and Louise were cleaning up after doing a lab with beakers
Tina and Louise were cleaning up after doing a lab with beakers. One of the beakers slipped and broke. Tina told the teacher.
Safe Lab
Practice

31. The teacher had lab stations set up around the room
The teacher had lab stations set up around the room. Felix went over and was messing around with the balance.
Unsafe Lab
Practice

32. Angie tied her long hair back before starting the lab.
Safe Lab
Practice

33. 5. Lab Equipment
It is important to know the names and proper use of all laboratory equipment.

34. Laboratory Equipment Sheet
Staple/Glue the
Laboratory Equipment Sheet
into your IAN
Be sure to label each item