Safety

Safety Equipment Safety Shower Eye wash station Fire extinguisher Fire blanket Fire alarm

Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguishers

PASS P ULL the pin

PASS A IM low

PASS S QUEEZE

PASS Sweep

Personal Protection Lab apron Closed toe shoes (suggested) Tie long hair back Do not eat or drink in lab Wash hands before leaving lab Wear goggles

Acid Damage

Base Damage

Important stuff Wear goggles Know where safety equipment is located and how to use it Read all instructions before beginning Report accidents Never work alone Clean your work area Use the equipment correctly Read labels

Don’t use broken glassware No horseplay When in doubt--Ask!!!!!! Do not return chemicals to container Never mix scoopulas in chemical containers Acid into water for dilutions Do not force glass tubing into rubber stoppers Contact lenses Never pipet by mouth Ask for help in cleaning spills.

Pay attention to instructions given by your teacher. Be prepared Keep work area clean Clean spills immediately Never sit on the lab table Know location of safety equipment No horseplay in lab Never eat or drink in the laboratory area Smell by fanning vapor toward your nose Report all accidents to your teacher Follow directions

Acid burn

Students can be denied lab access for these offenses. Behavior that might cause injury to themselves or others Not following the prescribed safety rules Performing unauthorized activities Not completing the pre-lab activity Dress not appropriate for lab Not wearing goggles

Lab Safety It is everybody’s responsibility.