Accessed: http://nobel. scas. bcit. ca/debeck_pt/science/safety Accessed: http://nobel.scas.bcit.ca/debeck_pt/science/safety.htm on Aug. 30, 2008 Guidelines to prevent burns, cuts, loss of eyes and other unpleasantness

Accessed: http://www. fun-with-science. com/logotransp. gif on Aug Accessed: http://www.fun-with-science.com/logotransp.gif on Aug. 30, 2008 Note: These guidelines are not meant to impede on your fun- there is a reason why each rule exists. You are expected to follow these guidelines at ALL times.

Always following all written and verbal directions given in class. Follow directions Always following all written and verbal directions given in class. We work with corrosive or reactive materials and potentially harmful equipment; it is important to read and listen to avoid accident or injury. Accessed: http://www.allanboress.com/products/Listening.gif on Aug. 31, 2008

READ! Reading the instructions beforehand will save you time and hassle. Accessed: http://www.nwce.gov.uk/bank_images/man_reading_paper.JPG on Aug. 31, 2008

Tip: make a flow chart before starting your experiment 100ml water into beaker Add 2 drops indicator Heat 10 mins. on hot plate Taking 5 minutes to know what you are doing can save you from making mistakes and having to redo parts of the experiment. It also helps to know when you should be more careful so you end up with a better product (and potentially a better mark!).

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Ensure your space is “experiment-friendly” No books or bags on the floor Minimize the clutter on your desk Work in a well-ventilated area This is a safety issue; tripping while holding chemicals or hot equipment may result in injury or may damage books, notes or laptops. Accessed: http://www.dotloose.com/walls/Cluttered%20Desk.jpg on Aug. 31, 2008

Clean up your spills right away Accessed: http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://i.techrepublic.com.com/gallery/165427-500-375.jpg&imgrefurl=http://techrepublic.com.com/2346-10877_11-165424.html&h=375&w=500&sz=20&hl=en&start=4&sig2=rSqlA4aHj1MCTBQ5j5LL9g&um=1&usg=__cQ9i19MLjfz5iBTcz0dvOkXqNv4=&tbnid=OQ86OFhI4My6sM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=130&ei=bea6SImKDJ3MggK52bSCAg&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dspills%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DG on Aug. 31, 2008 Clean up your spills right away Accidents like this are less than ideal.

Accessed: http://tahoeweddingvenues Accessed: http://tahoeweddingvenues.com/wp-content/themes/revolution/images/nevada-lake-tahoe.jpg on Aug. 31, 2008. Dispose of all chemical waste properly to avoid releasing chemicals into the water system. If you are unsure of how to dispose of it, ask your instructor. Never mix chemicals in sink drains.

Keep hands away from your face, eyes, mouth and exposed skin when using chemicals or lab equipment. Wash your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments.

Safety First: Be appropriately dressed Long hair is tied back Lab coat (or apron) is worn Gloves are worn (when appropriate) Accessed at http://dnr.metrokc.gov/WTD/community/edc/images/LabWorker-250.jpg on Sept. 1, 2008. Safety goggles are worn No dangling jewelry

The skull and bones means “do not eat”! No eating or drinking is permitted in the lab. NEVER taste the chemicals Accessed at http://blog.lib.umn.edu/zerot001/architecture/scientist.gif on Sept. 1, 2008.

Injury Report all injures or incidents immediately to your instructor. If chemicals should splash into your eyes or on your skin, immediately flush with running water and tell the instructor. Accessed at http://web.mit.edu/environment/ehs/topic/s_s_images/Emergency_EyeWash.jpg on Sept. 1, 2008.

Glassware Never handle broken glass with your bare hands. Use a brush and dustpan to clean up any broken glass and dispose of it properly. Never use chipped, cracked or dirty glassware

Glassware (con’t) Do not immerse hot glassware in cold water; this may cause the glass to shatter. Use tongs to pick up glassware that has been heated. Allow the glassware to cool in a safe place- the glass will remain hot for a long time.

There will be a safety quiz on Friday. Please keep these guidelines in mind during your labs; some of them may seem “over the top” but part of this is to develop good habits for when you may be in a more complex lab. There will be a safety quiz on Friday. Accessed at http://www.biotechlearn.org.nz/var/biotechlearn/storage/images/themes/biotech_therapies/images/test_tubes/48316-1-eng-AU/test_tubes_large.jpgon Sept. 1, 2008.