2. Although it may look funny to do unsafe things in a lab, the consequences are not very funny at all. Why is lab safety important?

3. Perform each experiment very carefully, and be safe.

4. -Protect your eyes -Must be worn during ALL labs -Protect your hands -Some labs require gloves -Protect your skin and clothes -Some labs require a lab coat -Protect your feet -ALL labs require closed-toe shoes Things that you should wear

5. Why are goggles so important? Things that you should wear You can be blinded by objects/chemicals during a reaction

6. Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? AHHH!

7. Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? Proper way

8. Things that you should wear When do I need to wear gloves? WHMIS Symbols: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

9. WHMIS Gas container may explode if heated or damaged Substance can catch fire easily Substance reacts easily with oxygen in the air Substance causes immediate and serious toxic effects Ex: hairspray Ex: gasoline Ex: hydrogen peroxide Ex: chlorine gas

10. WHMIS Substance causing other toxic effects Biohazardous infectious material Substance can burn through your clothes and skin Dangerously reactive material Ex: leadEx: mouldEx: acidEx: gun powder

11. International Safety Symbols

12. May I eat or drink during a lab? You may not eat or drink in a science classroom

13. Always pour acid into water, and not the reverse. If this were done improperly, a)Adding water may release a lot of heat rapidly a)The acid may splash up towards you How to pour acid?

14. Hands MUST BE DRY before using an electrical outlet Should I be careful around electrical outlets?

15. What should I do if something goes wrong? STOP what you’re doing, and report to me immediately

16. What is wrong with this picture?