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1 Lab Safety Mrs. Maine PAHS

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.

3 Lab Safety Rules 1. Always follow the teacher’s directions and only do lab work when a teacher is present. 2. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times. No Horseplay! 3. Do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials until told to do so. 4. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or chew gum in the lab. Do not use lab glassware as food or beverage containers 5. Report ALL accidents to your teacher immediately, even if you think it is minor. 6. Take only what you need to the lab (no bags, purses, stacks of books)

4 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

5 Lab Safety Equipment #1

6 Lab Safety Equipment #2

7 Lab Safety Equipment #3

8 Lab Safety Equipment #4

9 Lab Safety Equipment #5

10 Lab Safety Symbols Found in your textbook

11 Other symbols

12 Accidents and Injuries
Report ALL accidents and injuries to your teacher immediately!!! Be aware of safety hazards associated with each chemical you use. In case of eye accident: In case of fire Burns:

13 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.

14 Proper disposal of materials
Glass: Liquid chemicals: Solids:

15 Pollution facts about Jefferson County

16 Sources Free Weird Science Clipart. < 2004 March. Laboratory Safety Symbols. < 2004 Environmental Defense and GetActive Software. Scorecard, The Pollution Information Site. < 2005. Fire Safety and Fire Extinguishers. < Fire Blanket Photo. < 2004 The Concise Biotech Dictionary. <


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