Laboratory Safety

Mr. Reynolds Room 906

1.The Golden Rule(of science)

ALWAYS FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!

use both hands

careful when heating!!

2. Wear Protective Gear

GOGGLES go on before lab starts and are not removed until Mr. Reynolds says

APRONS go on before lab starts and are not removed until Mr. Reynolds says

HOW COOL IS SHE?

Ladies, don’t you wanna be just like these women?

HOW COOL IS HE?? Guys, you too can

be super cool!

BUT ONLY IF YOU WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES!!!!

3. If Mr. Reynolds is NOT in the room, you should not be

either

Lights on + Doors open = OKLights off + Doors locked = Not OK

4. Study the Procedure

Be sure you understand what you are doing in the lab and the possible

hazards

OH! You will also always have a questions from each lab on chapter/unit ASSESSMENTS

5. Never eat or drink during lab

Only with permission on black tables

A clean station is a happy station

6. Clean up after yourself

7. Know the location of safety equipment

Fire extinguisher Eye wash Fire blanket First aid kit Broken Glass

Container Broom/Dustpan

8. Working with hot plates

1. Tie back long hair

2. Take off loose clothing

3. Keep all flammable material (aka papers) away from flame

4. Never leave hot plate unattended

Safely Heating

1. Point test tubes away from humans when heating

2. HOT glass looks like COLD glass – use tongs/gloves to pick up

3. Use only PYREX and KIMAX

9. Working with chemicals

1. Always dispose of chemicals properly (NEVER down the sink)

2. Never mix unless told to3. Never place used chemicals back

into stock container (Why?)4. Never taste a chemical (duh!) 5. Wash hands w/soap after 6. Always waft when smelling7. Check label 2X before taking

10. Report all accidents immediately

BreakageSpills

Or any other accident,do not hesitate to tell Ms. O

Breaking Glassware

1. It can happen. It is OK if an accident occurs.

2. If you break something:– Tell Mr. Reynolds– One partner stays near breakage– The other goes for broom/dustpan– Broken glass in container, NEVER

trash

Chemical Spills

1. If you spill on yourself:– Tell Mr. Reynolds – Wash it off immediately with water

2. If you spill on something:– Tell Mr. Reynolds– Usually clean up with water

In case of fire

1. If you catch on fire:– Tell Mr. Reynolds– Stop, drop, and roll– Never run!

2. If someone else catches on fire:– Tell Mr. Reynolds– Smother with safety blanket– Use Fire Extinguisher

3. If fire breaks out in the room:– Follow school fire-drill procedure

11. Always work in a responsible manner

1. No fooling around2. No playing around 3. Always be responsible and

respectful to each other, Mr. Reynolds and the classroom

4. Do not TOUCH equipment or chemicals until you have been given permission

SAFETY AT WORKCONTEST

4th

3rd

2nd

and the winner is...

The End