5/18/20151 Lab Safety Dress code and general safety

5/18/20152 Introduction FToday we will be discussing what to wear and what NOT to wear in the science laboratory! FWe’ll also discuss some general safety procedures FToday we will be discussing what to wear and what NOT to wear in the science laboratory! FWe’ll also discuss some general safety procedures

5/18/20153 FDress code in the science laboratory is extremely important. There are a lot of potentially dangerous materials and equipment in the lab including sharp instruments, bunsen burners, glassware, chemicals, gas and fire. The dress code is put into place to keep you safe while you explore the fascinating world of chemistry!

5/18/20154 Topic One - long hair FLong hair should always be tied back when working in the laboratory - especially when working around an open flame! FLong hair can easily catch fire or accidentally come in contact with the materials you are working with. FLong hair should always be tied back when working in the laboratory - especially when working around an open flame! FLong hair can easily catch fire or accidentally come in contact with the materials you are working with.

5/18/20155 Topic Two - feet It is important to wear closed toes shoes while working in the laboratory. Flip flops and sandals will not protect your feet if there is a chemical spill or a sharp object accidentally falls on them. It is important to wear closed toes shoes while working in the laboratory. Flip flops and sandals will not protect your feet if there is a chemical spill or a sharp object accidentally falls on them.

5/18/20156 Topic Three - Jewelry FIt is not a good Idea to wear jewelry while working in the lab. FSome metals react with the chemicals we will be using. FSome jewelry could get caught on glassware or other objects and cause an accident or spill. FIt is not a good Idea to wear jewelry while working in the lab. FSome metals react with the chemicals we will be using. FSome jewelry could get caught on glassware or other objects and cause an accident or spill.

5/18/20157 Topic four - eyes FSafety goggles should always be worn when working with chemicals. FProtecting your eyes is critical! Slight irritations can get worse and could even cause permanent damage if eyes are not flushed as soon as they come into contact with an irritant. FSafety goggles should always be worn when working with chemicals. FProtecting your eyes is critical! Slight irritations can get worse and could even cause permanent damage if eyes are not flushed as soon as they come into contact with an irritant.

5/18/20158 Topic five - clothing FWear appropriate clothing on lab days. Accidents happen so don’t wear your favorite shirt! FExtremely loose fitting clothing can cause accidents too! FI will be ordering lab aprons - not attractive but they protect! FWear appropriate clothing on lab days. Accidents happen so don’t wear your favorite shirt! FExtremely loose fitting clothing can cause accidents too! FI will be ordering lab aprons - not attractive but they protect!

Topic six - accidents FReport all accidents even if they are minor! 5/18/20159

If you spill something FIf you spill something report it to me as soon as possible. I will know the best way to clean up the spill 5/18/201510

If you break something FBroken glassware should not be thrown into the general wastebasket. We dispose of broken glassware in a special container 5/18/201511

Topic seven – handling chemicals FNever smell an unknown chemical unless directed by your teacher. Some fumes are very irritating. FNever taste an unknown chemical unless directed by your teacher. FNever smell an unknown chemical unless directed by your teacher. Some fumes are very irritating. FNever taste an unknown chemical unless directed by your teacher. 5/18/201512

Topic eight – lab equipment FScience lab equipment is for science labs only. FDo not use laboratory glassware for drinking or eating FScience lab equipment is for science labs only. FDo not use laboratory glassware for drinking or eating 5/18/201513

5/18/ Concluding… FEvery lab day will not be a potential hazard! I will let you know when you need to follow a specific dress code. I will also let you know how strict the dress code needs to be! FLet’s be smart, safe, and enjoy laboratory experiments! FEvery lab day will not be a potential hazard! I will let you know when you need to follow a specific dress code. I will also let you know how strict the dress code needs to be! FLet’s be smart, safe, and enjoy laboratory experiments!