1.1 – Safety in the Classroom Science 9

1.1 – Safety in the classroom Make safety your first priority Know the safety rules Follow the safety rules Know what to do in an emergency!

1.1 – Safety in the classroom How many unsafe practices can you identify?

1.1 – Safety in the classroom The five things you should consider about safety while in the classroom include: General Glassware Chemicals Hot Plates & Bunsen Burners Electrical Equipment

1.1 – Safety in the classroom General Always work under supervision Make sure you know the procedure Make sure you know how to use your lab equipment Always use proper PPE (eyewear, gloves, ect) (PPE = personal protective equipment) Loose clothing, hair, sandals = DANGER! Food or drinks are no good! Horseplay = VERY dangerous! Emergency Equipment – Know it!

1.1 – Safety in the classroom Glassware Never use broken or chipped glassware Clean glassware Designated disposal

1.1 – Safety in the classroom Chemicals Wash immediately if you come in contact Do not rub eyes !!!! Waft to smell a substance Containers away and down when pouring Do not put pens in mouth Sinks – keep clean and ask the teacher about chemical disposal Clean up instructions

1.1 – Safety in the classroom Hot Plates and Bunsen Burners Handle objects carefully – Hot can look cool Tie back hair and long sleeves Never leave a flame unattended

1.1 – Safety in the classroom Electrical Equipment Hands are dry when touching cords/outlets/sockets Pull the plug not the cord Report frayed cords

1.1 – WHMIS WHMIS stands for: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) A method of ensuring everyone has access to appropriate safety information about any substance they may encounter that is manufactured or sold

1.1 – WHMIS WHMIS is a system of 8 symbols

Other Safety Hazard Symbols Hazard symbols can be found on a variety of commercial products. There are two kinds of warnings 1. Borders Dangerous Container Dangerous Product

1.1 – WHMIS 2. Hazards Explosive Flammable Corrosive Poisonous

Biohazardous infectious materials Compressed Gas Biohazardous infectious materials Virus or toxin

Oxidizing Material Dangerously Reactive

Corrosive Material Poisonous and Infectious

Explosive container

Flammable product

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