Safety and Mrs. Vigue’s Chemical World Chemistry Rules Safety and Mrs. Vigue’s Chemical World
At What Is Coming …. You will participate in labs ! You will witness awesome demonstrations! You will learn amazing amounts of info about the chemicals around you!
Only You Can Control Your Chemical Destiny.. Following directions is key Common sense always prevails If in doubt ……ASK FOR HELP! Self and peer control are musts
Protect Yourself! Don’t let this be you after our first lab ! Never touch materials with your hands unless directed to do so ! Never put any chemicals in your mouth or near your face !
What SHOULD You Do ? FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS Only work on authorized experiments Never horseplay anywhere in the room Keep a clean work area If in doubt ask for help !
I Wonder What To Wear ! No loose fitting clothing Tie back long hair No open toed shoes No dangling jewelry No synthetics when using heat No sunglasses No contact lenses
Safety First! Wear goggles when working with glass, heat or chemicals Check and recheck labels on chemicals Never return chemicals to the stock container Dispose of solid waste in trash or in designated container Clean up all spills quickly
Know Your Safety Equipment ! What is it ? Where is it ? First Aid Kit Above Goggle Cabinet Fire Extinguisher On wall next to the phone Eye Wash and Shower Front of Room Goggle Cabinet Front of the Room Fire Blanket
HOT STUFF ! Allow hot glass to cool before touching it Place hot glassware on a insulating pad, not the table Never look into a container being heated Turn burners off when not in use Never leave a burner unattended
What Does It All Mean ? Safety is not optional When you are safe, we have more options as a class Your only limit in this course is YOU
Mrs. Vigue’s Chemical World Eagerly Awaits You !