Laboratory Conduct and Safety

Safety in the laboratory involves recognizing all _______________and an awareness of the necessary __________ connected with these hazards.

Each person in a laboratory is responsible for the safety of __________working in the laboratory

Accidents can cause _______________ or even __________ Accidents can cause _______________ or even __________. These accidents can be anticipated and even prevented by being aware of our classroom environment and taking responsibility for our actions.

Follow all _______________ is key to our personal protection.

Three Fundamental ideas involved in using a laboratory to carry out experiments. ALWAYS _______________ before conducting experiment. ALWAYS use _______________ when you are working with laboratory apparatus and materials. In case of an _______________ know how to get help.

Goggles Students must wear ____________ at all times while conducting laboratory experiments. This is the law.

Contact Lenses Contact lenses should be avoided in the laboratory. Wearing them puts one at risk for toxic or _______________ being trapped inside the contact causing the gas to be in _______________ with your eye.

Locations of Emergency Safety Equipment Burn Kit__________ Eye Wash__________ Fire Extinguishers __________ First Aid Kit__________ Safety Shower__________

Never work in Laboratory alone Your instructor should be within your sights and hearing __________, so that if you can ask for help if you have questions, difficulties, or __________.

Do ONLY the assigned laboratory experiment. Never substitute an ____________________ for the one your teacher assigns. Do not deviate from the __________.

Proper Clothing Wear shoes that completely _______________. Tie back _______________. Gloves and __________ may be necessary.

IMMEDIATELY report all accidents to teacher, no matter how minor. Common accidents include: __________ Ingestion of Chemicals Cuts Fire

No Mouth Contact with ANY objects in the laboratory. This applies to: __________ No _______________ should be present in Laboratory

Odors should be treated with caution! TOXIC Chemicals primarily enter the body through the _______________. If you must smell a chemical do not put directly over the sample but gently __________ the vapors instead.

Neat, clean and clear of unnecessary objects. Backpacks, books and other items not needed for work should be placed in an area that doesn’t ____________________. Keep work areas uncluttered and never place __________ or __________ on the floor.

Only use equipment that is in good condition. Glassware that is cracked, chipped or damaged should be given to _______________ for proper disposal. Inform instructor of any equipment that is in _______________. (It is a good idea to keep excess electrical cords taped to the work area or tied with rubber bands to prevent you or a classmate from tripping.

Spills must be ___________________ immediately as directed by teacher. Dispose of rinses, reaction mixtures and unused reagents only as directed by instructor. DO NOT throw anything down the __________ unless instructed to do so.

Avoid touching hot objects. Heat can be generated through _______________ so it is imperative that you are cautious when handling reaction vessels during and after the reactions. Objects that have been _______________ can be dangerous as well.

Immature Behavior has _______________ in a laboratory setting. The potential dangers posed by such behavior are too great.

You will gain much insight to this during OSHA training. Read labels on _______________ and containers to make certain that they contain that appropriate reagent for the experiment. Other symbols may also be found on the bottle representing __________, __________,health concerns and other _______________. You will gain much insight to this during OSHA training.

Happy Hands Use detergent or soap to wash your hands thoroughly before you ____________________.

Laboratory is an important part of this class Laboratory is an important part of this class. It is your _______________ to maintain _______________and apply _______________ in the classroom.