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Lab Safety

Lab Safety. Safety Symbols. Fire Safety - a major concern in science lab. Use heat resistant gloves to pick up hot objects. Keep body parts and clothes away from heat source. Safety Symbols. Glassware Safety -If not handled with care, glassware can cause serious harm.

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Lab Safety

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  1. Lab Safety

  2. Safety Symbols • Fire Safety- a major concern in science lab. Use heat resistant gloves to pick up hot objects. Keep body parts and clothes away from heat source.

  3. Safety Symbols • Glassware Safety-If not handled with care, glassware can cause serious harm. • Notify your teacher IMMEDIATELY if you, or anyone else, breaks glassware.

  4. Safety Symbols • Eye Safety- Often labs require that you wear safety glasses/goggles. The purpose is to protect your eyes. If something should get into your eyes, make sure you let your teacher know.

  5. Safety Symbols • Electrical Safety-Many labs involve the use of electrical devices. • When (un)plugging an appliance, always hold the plug firmly by the insulating cover. • NEVER unplug an appliance by pulling on its cord.

  6. Safety Symbols • Chemical Safety- Often labs involve the use of chemicals. • Please be careful to keep chemicals off your skin and out of your mouth and eyes. • INFORM your teacher of any spills or if you get anything on yourself. • Never taste/smell the contents of a bottle in a science lab. • If you are interested to smell a chemical, you should waft or gently wave the chemical fume towards your nose.

  7. Safety Symbols • Animal Safety- Some labs require the use of animals in the science lab. • Please be careful to keep from being bitten. • Always treat animals respectfully

  8. Safety Symbols • Sharp Objects Safety-Care must be taken when handling sharp objects • Use caution when handing sharp objects to others • Never run with sharp objects

  9. Safety Symbols • Hand Safety-Use tongs, test tube holders or heat protective gloves when handling hot glassware • Always wash hands after lab

  10. Safety Symbols • Clothing Safety- Wear protective laboratory clothing when working with chemicals. • Avoid wearing loose or flowing clothing (sleeves) during lab.

  11. Safety Symbols • Plant Safety-In some lab situations you may have to work with plants. Always use gloves when touching the plants and never ingest plant parts.

  12. Safety Rules • Safety is everyone’s responsibility! • Get your teacher’s permission before beginning an experiment. • READ the procedure carefully BEFORE you begin. • If an accident occurs, tell your teacher IMMEDIATELY!! • Wear goggles to protect your eyes. SAFETY FIRST

  13. Safety Rules • Tie long hair back • No loose fitting clothing in lab • No flowing sleeves • No Eating/Drinking in Lab • NO HORSEPLAY • MOST IMPORTANTLY • FOLLOW DIRECTIONS • DON’T TAKE SHORTCUTS

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