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LAB SAFETY
ORIENTATION
Safety Means
- - No Accidents
Who is responsible for safety?
The District
The Principal The Teacher
The Student
The Parent
Our Lesson Today Will Focus on
Student Responsibilities
Staying Informed
Flamability
Health Reactivity
ProtectiveEquipment
MaterialSafetyData
SheetsInclude Information about:
the material’s identity physical and chemical properties
precautions and safety equipment
health hazards
Include Information about:spill and disposal procedures
exposure limitschemical and physical hazards
emergency first aid
MMaterial aterial SafetySafety D Dataata SSheetsheets
Chemical Hazard Ratings
Flamability
Health Reactivity
ProtectiveEquipment
Health Hazard Flammability Reactivity Special:
Protective Equipment
Rated on a Scale of 0-4 (0 = no hazard)
Personal Protection
In the Laboratory
Personal Protection
Safety goggles must be worn every time a chemical, heat, or possible projectile is used
Personal Protection Use of a lab aprons required
Shorts, short skirts, and open-toed shoes are discouraged
Personal Protection If you have long hair you
must wear it tied back Don’t wear dangling jewelry
Never eat or drink in a lab room
Personal Protection
Read labels carefully and at least twice Treat every chemical as if it is hazardous, don’t return extra to the bottle
Personal Protection
No Horse Play
In Lab
Personal Protection
Do Not Sit
On the
Lab Tables
Personal Protection
Hot Glass
Looks Cool
Personal Protection
Do not touch equipment until told to
do so
Emergency Response
fire extinguisher
eye wash safety shower
and know how to use them.
Know the location of the
Emergency Response
fire blanket
first aide kit
and know how to use them.
Also know the location of the
Emergency ResponseUnauthorized experiments
are prohibited!Know what to do in the
event of an injury, fire, explosion, or spill
SpillsFlood the area with water.Clean them up immediatelyDispose of paper towels used to soak up chemical spills in the designated waste container.
FiresKnow where the fire extinguisher is and how to use it.
Never heat a flammable material or use it near a flame
FiresWhen heating a chemical in a test tube keep the test tube moving, at angle and pointing away from others.
Emergency Response
Know the building evacuation procedures and where to meet me.
Chemical Waste Disposal
- To Flush or Not to Flush
Chemical Waste Disposal
You will be told prior to each lab how to dispose of all wastes.
Broken glass goes in special container
Chemical Waste Disposal
If you don’t know if a substance requires special disposal methods - ASK!!!
Chemical Waste Disposal
Designated waste containers will be provided on some labs
Always dispose of glass in a separate container
In the Event of
An Accident
Notify your instructor!
Lab Procedures
and
Precautions
The most important thing you can do to be safe is to familiarize yourself with the lab procedure before the lab.
Tell your teacher and lab partner if you wear contact lenses.
During lab, keep the aisles and passageways clear of all textbooks, backpacks, stools, chairs, equipment and chemicals.
When heating a test tube, keep it moving and pointed away from yourself and others
When diluting acids, always add acid to water
During lab be cautious of long hair, dangling jewelry, and loose or flammable clothing.
To test the odor o f a chemical gently waft the fumes toward your nose.
When you have heated a piece of glassware and want to pick it up,use the proper tongs.
Never heat a liquids in closed containers.
Lab Clean Up
Is EveryStudent'sResponsibility
Hang up your apron and put your goggles neatly in the goggle cabinet.
When you finish working put away all lab materials and wash your hands with soap and water.
Have a Safe Year!