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Safe Practices 1. Do not bring food or beverages into the laboratory Slide 2
Safe Practices 2. Always read and make sure you understand the lab and potential safety hazards before starting your lab Slide 3
Safe Practices 3. Do not work in the lab when you are unsupervised. 4. Do not perform unauthorized investigations Never mix, touch, taste, heat, or inhale chemicals unless you are told to do so by your teacher 5. Use the wafting technique when smelling a substance Slide 4
I like to snort the chemical! Use Accepted Techniques for Checking Odors I like to snort the chemical! It’s safer to fan or waft the chemical to your nose!! Slide 5
I like to snort the chemical! Use Accepted Techniques for Checking Odors I like to snort the chemical! It’s safer to fan or waft the chemical to your nose! Slide 5
Safe Practices 6. Do not use chipped, cracked or broken glassware. Inform teacher and dispose of broken glass in containers provided Slide 6
Safe Practices 6. Report any broken equipment or areas that are not clean to your teacher. 7. Lab equipment must not be removed from the classroom. Slide 7
Safe Practices 8. When you conclude your work in the lab, make sure that your work surface is clean and dry and that all materials are returned to their proper place. Slide 8
Safe Practices 9. Wash you hands with soap and water after working in the lab. 10. Inform your teacher if you have any allergies, medical conditions, or other physical problems. 11. Inform your teacher if you wear contact lenses or a hearing aid. 12. Report all accidents to your teacher, regardless of severity. Slide 9
Safe Practices 13. Wear safety goggles and apron when required. Slide 10
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Safe Practices 14. Be aware of others during activities and labs. Make room for others and complete all activities at your lab bench. Slide 12
Safe Practices 15. Pull the plug, not the cord, when unplugging electrical equipment. 16. Handle hot objects carefully. Point the open end of a container that is being heated away from yourself and others Do not allow a container to boil dry. Slide 13
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