1. + Unit 1 - Laboratory Mrs. Callender Chemistry September 2010 Chemistry Laboratory Safety

2. + How do I avoid getting hurt in lab? LESSON ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

3. + NO horsing around in the laboratory area.

4. + Always wear goggles….. Or you may end up with a chemical burn…..

5. + Know the locations of safety equipment.

6. + What NOT to do with a fire blanket!

7. + Never leave your Bunsen burner unattended. Tie your hair back if it is long.

8. + Report any accident to your teacher.

9. + 6. Be prepared for your experiment. Read your procedure before you come to class.

10. + 7. No one can work WITHOUT the teacher present. WORK WITHOUT TEACHER

11. + 8. NO food or drink in the laboratory area.

12. + Never perform unauthorized experiments in the chemistry lab.

13. + Be a good housekeeper.

14. + Always be positive that it is safe to put something in the sink or in the regular trash container.

15. + Wash your hands after performing all experiments.

16. + Never return unused chemicals to the original container.

17. + Read your chemical labels.

18. + Explanation of MSDS Symbols

19. + Examine glassware for cracks.

20. + Do not put hot glassware in cold water.

21. + Hot glassware looks the same when cold. Don’t burn yourself.

22. + Never look into the top of a container or test tube when it is being heated.