Although it may look funny to do unsafe things in a lab, the consequences are not very funny at all. Why is lab safety important?
Perform each experiment very carefully, and be safe.
-Protect your eyes -Must be worn during ALL labs -Protect your hands -Some labs require gloves -Protect your skin and clothes -Some labs require a lab coat -Protect your feet -ALL labs require closed-toe shoes Things that you should wear
Why are goggles so important? Things that you should wear You can be blinded by objects/chemicals during a reaction
Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? AHHH!
Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? Proper way
Things that you should wear When do I need to wear gloves? WHMIS Symbols: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
WHMIS Gas container may explode if heated or damaged Substance can catch fire easily Substance reacts easily with oxygen in the air Substance causes immediate and serious toxic effects Ex: hairspray Ex: gasoline Ex: hydrogen peroxide Ex: chlorine gas
WHMIS Substance causing other toxic effects Biohazardous infectious material Substance can burn through your clothes and skin Dangerously reactive material Ex: leadEx: mouldEx: acidEx: gun powder
International Safety Symbols
May I eat or drink during a lab? You may not eat or drink in a science classroom
Always pour acid into water, and not the reverse. If this were done improperly, a)Adding water may release a lot of heat rapidly a)The acid may splash up towards you How to pour acid?
Hands MUST BE DRY before using an electrical outlet Should I be careful around electrical outlets?
What should I do if something goes wrong? STOP what you’re doing, and report to me immediately
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