Essential Question How can lab accidents be prevented? How do you write a good lab report that accurately proves your knowledge of the material?
To avoid such horrible lab accidents… follow the following safety rules!
First Step: Understand the lab procedure ahead of time!
What’s the number one rule in any lab? Tell the teacher about any spill, accident, or fire!
Chemical eye damage…
Washing out your eye… Remove contacts Wash eyes Hold lids open Wash AT LEAST 15 minutes See a physician if necessary
Eye wash station…
Fashion tip: goggles are not a type of hat or head ornament…
Don’t burn your nose or lungs… Waft
Nose ulcer
Eating or drinking in lab is not GOOD!!!
Be careful of chemicals & skin…
Types of burns Thermal Chemical Electrical living tissue is exposed to an extremely reactive chemical substance such as a strong acid or base. Chemical burns need no source of heat, can occur immediately on contact, and are extremely painful. Electrical
What is a chemical burn? Living tissue is exposed to a reactive chemical substances such as a strong acid or base. Can occur on contact/fumes to skin/air way Causes destruction of skin/airway and underlying tissues: (1st) Outer layer - Redness (2nd) Outer & under layer - swelling, blistering (3rd) Affects below the skin – charring, connective & other tissues involved, nerve damage…
Wash your hands after lab…
Remove the item of clothing & use the shower if your clothes get chemicals on them…
Be cautious handling glassware!
Don’t be this guy… know the correct responses to fires!
Just like in the kitchen, cover a fire with a fireproof lid or use the fire blanket!
Some chemicals react with water… so don’t put water on fires.
Hold the extinguisher properly…
& point at the base of the flames!
…better yet, use the fire blanket
Chemistry fashion…. No sandals, No clothes you love more than life No loose sleeves Wear safety goggles No contact lenses Long pants are preferable to shorts or short skirts Tie long hair back
Acceptable Overkill
What is she doing wrong?
Writing a lab report Word document: How to Write a Lab Report Remember that lab is not a social hour. Socializing and not paying attention is the number one reason for lab redos and accidents.