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LAB SAFETY

LAB SAFETY. LAB SAFETY. Why is lab safety important?. Although it may look funny to do unsafe things in a lab, the consequences are not very funny at all. LAB SAFETY. Perform each experiment very carefully , and be safe. LAB SAFETY. Things that you should wear. -Protect your eyes

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LAB SAFETY

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  1. LAB SAFETY

  2. LAB SAFETY Why is lab safety important? Although it may look funny to do unsafe things in a lab, the consequences are not very funny at all.

  3. LAB SAFETY Perform each experiment very carefully, and be safe.

  4. LAB SAFETY Things that you should wear -Protect your eyes -Must be worn during ALL labs -Protect your hands -Some labs require gloves -Protect your skin and clothes -Some labs require a lab coat -Protect your feet -ALL labs require closed-toe shoes

  5. LAB SAFETY Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? LAB SAFETY You can be blinded by objects/chemicals during a reaction

  6. KABOOM LAB SAFETY Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? AHHH! LAB SAFETY AHHH!

  7. LAB SAFETY Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? LAB SAFETY Proper way

  8. LAB SAFETY Things that you should wear When do I need to wear gloves? WHMIS Symbols: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System

  9. LAB SAFETY WHMIS Gas container may explode if heated or damaged Substance can catch fire easily Substance reacts easily with oxygen in the air Substance causes immediate and serious toxic effects Ex: gasoline Ex: hydrogen peroxide Ex: chlorine gas Ex: hairspray

  10. LAB SAFETY WHMIS Substance causing other toxic effects Biohazardous infectious material Substance can burn through your clothes and skin Dangerously reactive material Ex: lead Ex: mould Ex: acid Ex: gun powder

  11. LAB SAFETY International Safety Symbols

  12. LAB SAFETY May I eat or drink during a lab? You may not eat or drink in a science classroom

  13. LAB SAFETY How to pour acid? Always pour acid into water, and not the reverse. If this were done improperly, • Adding water may release a lot of heat rapidly • The acid may splash up towards you LAB SAFETY

  14. LAB SAFETY Should I be careful around electrical outlets? Hands MUST BE DRY before using an electrical outlet LAB SAFETY

  15. LAB SAFETY What should I do if something goes wrong? STOP what you’re doing, and report to me immediately LAB SAFETY

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