SAFETY IN THE CLASSROOM LAB
EYE PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION 1. Wear safety goggles 2. Know where the eyewash station is located and how to use it.
CLOTHING PROTECTION
2. Tie back long hair, secure loose clothing, and jewelry. CLOTHING PROTECTION 1. Wear a lab apron 2. Tie back long hair, secure loose clothing, and jewelry.
HAND SAFETY
2. Allow hot items to cool before handling items HAND SAFETY 1. Wear gloves 2. Allow hot items to cool before handling items
HEATING SAFETY
2. Know where fire blanket and extinguisher are located HEATING SAFETY 1. Never leave a heat source unattended while it is turned on. 2. Know where fire blanket and extinguisher are located
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Never work with electricity near water ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Never work with electricity near water 2. Check all cords for cracks or tears
CHEMICAL SAFETY
1. NO food or drinks in lab. NEVER taste chemicals. CHEMICAL SAFETY 1. NO food or drinks in lab. NEVER taste chemicals. 2. IMMEDIATELY rinse chemical off, if on skin, eyes, or clothes.
Corrosive Substance
Corrosive Substance VERY caustic-can and will burn skin; wash immediately Do NOT clean up-notify teacher
EXPLOSION PRECAUTION
1. Use flammable chemicals in small amounts EXPLOSION PRECAUTION 1. Use flammable chemicals in small amounts 2. NEVER mix chemicals together, unless instructed by teacher
GLASSWARE SAFETY
1. Check glassware for cracks and chips GLASSWARE SAFETY 1. Check glassware for cracks and chips 2. DO NOT pick up broken glass with your bare hands. Place broken glass in proper disposal container.
WASTE DISPOSAL
1. Dispose of any chemical waste only as instructed by your teacher. WASTE DISPOSAL 1. Dispose of any chemical waste only as instructed by your teacher. 2. ALWAYS dispose of waste properly
GAS PRECAUTION
1. NEVER inhale or smell chemical fumes GAS PRECAUTION 1. NEVER inhale or smell chemical fumes 2. ALL chemical reactions make gas
HYGIENIC CARE
1. Keep your hands away from your face, eyes and mouth. HYGIENIC CARE 1. Keep your hands away from your face, eyes and mouth. 2. Wash hands thoroughly after doing a lab
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Top Ten Rules for the Lab 1. ALWAYS wear safety goggles and aprons! 2. Always wear the right clothing; closed-toe shoes = NO sandals; tie back long hair
3. Read over the entire experiment before starting the lab. 4. Notify the teacher IMMEDIATELY of any problems. 5. Be aware of your surroundings in the lab.
6. No food or drinks in the lab. 7. Always clean up lab area after every experiment. 8. Always wash hands after every lab.
9. Absolutely no horse-play during a lab. 10. USE COMMON SENSE. HAVE FUN AND LEARN!