1. Lab Safety

2. Bad Lab Practices!!!!!

3. Why is Safety Important?
PREVENTION
Make sure that an accident does not happen.
RESPONSE
Know what to do if an accident happens.
Make sure another accident does not happen again.

4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Covered shoes
Gloves
Goggles
Apron
Lab Coat
Responsive Equipment
Fire Extinguisher
Safety Shower
Eye Wash Station
Bleach or Alcohol

5. General Lab Safety Rules
Absolutely NO eating or drinking in lab area (not even gum)!
Always wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in lab
Always be aware of what you are doing and your surroundings.
Know the locations of emergency stations and exits.
Wash hands with soap BEFORE AND AFTER a lab activity.
Always clean your lab area BEFORE AND AFTER a lab.
Make sure your peers are working safely in the lab.
Ask for help if you are unsure about anything!

6. Basic Lab Practices Label all of your materials.
Double check you are using the correct materials.
Keep lab area organized.
Make sure you have all of your materials BEFORE starting activity.
Know the hazards of the chemical and biological materials you are using (MSDS).
Review all procedures BEFORE starting.
Use the right equipment for the right purpose
Dispose of chemical and biological waste properly.

7. What is MSDS? Material Safety Data Sheet
Written for all chemical and biological agents.
Outlines all of the potential health hazards and risks, proper handling, and disposal.
Use as reference if emergency occurs.
Required by law to be accessible to everyone using lab.
**Located on door of Chemical Store Room

8. Foresee consequences of problems Evaluate the preventions
Be Safe, Think SAFER
Summarize all steps
Anticipate problems
Foresee consequences of problems
Evaluate the preventions
Review experiences
(Adopted from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)

9. Your Assignments
You and your parent/guardian need to sign Lab Safety Contract
You will need to pass Lab Safety Quiz with at least a 3 (80%) to participate in lab activities