Laboratory Safety

General Rules

Never enter the lab without a teacher present

Do not touch anything without instructions to do so

Keep your work area clean NEVER enter the storage area…this area is

for teachers ONLY!!!

More General Rules

NEVER eat or drink anything in the lab NEVER perform unauthorized experiments No Horseplay Follow ALL verbal and written instructions

from the teacher

Clothing Rules

ALWAYS wear goggles during any experiment

Do not wear contact lenses in the lab without permission from the teacher

No loose clothing, jewelry, hair, etc. NEVER wear open toed shoes in the lab Aprons should be worn during all

experiments unless told otherwise

Accidents

Report any accident to the teacher immediately

If a chemical splashes in your eye, immediately go to the eye wash station. Your lab partner should instruct your teacher.

Never touch a broken mercury thermometer If you spill anything, let the teacher clean it

up; do not clean it yourself.

Handling Chemicals

All chemicals should be considered dangerous. Do not smell, touch, or eat any lab chemicals

Never return unused chemicals to the container

Never dispense flammable liquids near open flames

Acids should be given extra care. Always add acid to water for dilution

Basic Lab Equipment

Basic Lab Equipment

Basic Lab Equipment

Why know this stuff…

You will be quizzed on this tomorrow You must score at least 80% or you will not

be allowed in the lab Your safety is dependent on these rules

The Quiz

1.) What brand of chewing gum is allowed in the lab? A.) Double-Mint B.) Stride C.) Winterfresh D.) Gum is not allowed in the lab

2.) What should you do if you spill a chemical? A.) Tell the teacher B.) Grab some paper towels and clean the area C.) Dilute the spill with water D.) All of the above

3.) When should you wear goggles? A.) Everytime you are in the lab B.) Only when chemicals are in use C.) Only when burning chemicals D.) Never, who needs eyes anyway.

4.) True or False: Flip Flops are appropriate shoes for lab.

5.) True or False: It is okay to have a bottle of water in the lab, but only if you keep it away from your workstation.

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