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Lab Safety

Lab Safety. Because it’s better to be safe than injured. http://obelkobusnel.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/oral-grades-for-chemistry-grade-9/. Safety first. You are responsible for the safety of yourself and those around you No horse play, pranks, jokes in the lab When in doubt, ask!

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Lab Safety

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  1. Lab Safety Because it’s better to be safe than injured http://obelkobusnel.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/oral-grades-for-chemistry-grade-9/

  2. Safety first • You are responsible for the safety of yourself and those around you • No horse play, pranks, jokes in the lab • When in doubt, ask! • Safety is the #1 priority!

  3. Eye wear • Contacts pose a hazard in the lab • Prescription glasses must be accompanied with goggles • Lab goggles mustbe worn at all times • Don’t worry, goggles are the latest fashion in the lab! (All of the cool kids are wearing them)

  4. CLOTHING • No baggy clothing • Pants (not shorts) should be worn • Roll up loose sleeves • Always wear close-toed shoes i.e. no sandals • Long hair should be tied back Image From Microsoft Clip Art

  5. Spills and Breaks • Do not try to hide broken glass or spilled chemicals. • Notify the teacher of any chemical spill or glass breakage. • Gloves should be used when cleaning spilled chemicals. • Dispose of chemicals in proper location Image From Microsoft Clip Art

  6. Fire Extinguisher • P.A.S.S. • Pull • Aim • Squeeze • Sweep Image From Microsoft Clip Art

  7. Eye Wash • Know the location • Notify instructor • Hold eye open • Flush eye in water for at least 15 minutes Image From Microsoft Clip Art

  8. Shower Station • Know the location • ONLY for EMERGENCIES • Drains are rarely in classrooms • USE if needed! • Remove contaminated clothing • Every second counts! http://www.firstaidsigns.com/photoluminescent-first-aid-signs

  9. Food/Drink • No food • No gum • No drinks • Wash hands before/after lab • Do NOT put hands in mouth • Do NOT taste or drink chemicals Image From Microsoft Clip Art

  10. Do You Smell That? • Do not directly inhale chemicals • Waft the odor if smell is required http://www.firstaidsigns.com/photoluminescent-first-aid-signs

  11. Mini Safety Quiz Never allowed in the lab Precautions required Allowed in the lab

  12. Eye Wear http://stylehealth.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/the-danger-of-wearing-glasesand-how-to-restore-your-vision/ Image From Microsoft Clip Art What should I wear? Image From Microsoft Clip Art

  13. CLOTHING Image From Microsoft Clip Art Image From Microsoft Clip Art http://sciencemecca2009-2010.blogspot.com/2009/10/lab-safety.html Image From Microsoft Clip Art

  14. What should I do? Leave for my lab partner to clean up Notify the teacher 3. Wash unidentified chemicals down the drain http://www.calvin.edu/admin/physicalplant/departments/ehs/policies/spill-response/spill-response.html

  15. Should I Do This In Lab? Image From Microsoft Clip Art Image From Microsoft Clip Art Image From Microsoft Clip Art Image From Microsoft Clip Art

  16. When in Doubt • Ask for help! • Be safe! • Use common sense! • Reread the instructions! Image From Microsoft Clip Art

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