Eye Safety

•Goggles must be worn when using fire, chemicals, or sharp objects and must remain on until instructed by teacher to remove

•Eye wash should be used for 15 minutes if chemicals get in eyes

Working with

HeatHeat

FireFireor

1. Put long hair into ponytail when using heat or chemicals.

2. Use tongs or heavy gloves to handle hot items.

3. Do not put your face or hands over any boiling liquid.

4. Use heat-proof glass.

5. Never point container at anyone while it is being heated.

6. Turn off the heat source as soon as

possible, and do not move it.

Working with

Electrical

Equipment

Electrical

Equipment

Electrical Hazard

1. Do not leave electrical cords where someone could trip over them.

2. Keep cords away from a heat source and water.

3. Grasp the plug to disconnect equipment. Do not pull on the cord.

4. Never use equipment with a frayed cord.

Working with

Sharp Objects Sharp Objects

Sharp/Pointed Object

1. When cutting, place the object on a flat surface. Do not hold it in your hand.

2. Always cut away from your

body and others.

Working with

Chemicals Chemicals

When working with chemicals, you will need to wear safety goggles. Regular eyeglasses do not give adequate protection.

Many chemicals require the use of gloves. Check your MSDS sheet or lab write-up for the right equipment.

Many chemicals can stain or dissolve fabrics. Aprons should be worn to protect your clothing.

Check your lab write-up or MSDS sheet to determine if tongs are needed to handle containers of chemicals.

1. Keep your hands away from your face, eyes, and body while using solutions.

2. NEVER taste a chemical unless instructed to do so by yourteacher.

3. Label containers that are used

to hold chemicals. 4. Never put nose over a

chemical to smell it. Gently wave

your hand over the chemical.

1. Acids and bases easily react with other substances.

2. When acids are combined with water they can splash cause a chemical burn on your skin.

3. If you get any chemical on your clothes or your skin, immediately wash with water, and notify the teacher .

Other Symbols

Danger to the eyes exists

Danger from fumes

Poisonous materials

Final

Reminders

Final

Reminders

Always follow your teacher’s instructions.

If there is any injury in the lab, notify the teacher immediately!

Keep work area neat and clean, and no Horseplay or

fooling around in the laboratory!

Prevent accidents: