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Working with Heat Fire or

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Heat or Fire

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX When working with heat or fire, you will need to wear safety goggles. To move hot objects you will need to use the right tongs. Different types of containers use different sets of tongs.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 1. Use a hot plate only when specifically instructed. 2. If you have long hair, pull it away from your face or put in a ponytail. Also, roll up your sleeves

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 3. Do not put your face or hands over any boiling liquid. 4. When heating chemicals or other materials, be sure the containers are made of heat- proof glass.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 5. Never point container at anyone while it is being heated. 6. Keep all extra materials away from heat sources. 7. Handle hot liquids with care.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 8.Use a wire screen when heating something in glassware to protect the glass 9. Never heat liquids in a closed container 10. Turn off the heat source as soon as you are finished with it.  Do not move the hot plate or burner.  Hot and cold glassware look exactly the same.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Working with Electrical Equipment Electrical Equipment

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Electrical Hazard

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 1.Do not leave electrical cords where someone could trip over them, tape them to the floor. 2. Keep cords away from a heat source and water. 3. Never touch electrical equipment or cords with wet hands.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 4. Turn off all equipment when finished with an investigation. 5. Grasp the plug to disconnect equipment. Do not pull on the cord.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Working with Sharp Objects

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Sharp/Pointed Object

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 1. When cutting, place the object on a flat surface. Do not hold it in your hand. 2. Always handle sharp instruments carefully. They can cause severe cuts if used incorrectly.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 3. Do not walk fast or run with sharp objects in your hands. 4. Always cut away from your body and others.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Working with Chemicals

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX When working with chemicals, you will need to wear safety goggles. Regular eyeglasses do not give adequate protection. Many chemicals require the use of gloves. Check your MSDS sheet or lab write-up for the right equipment.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Many chemicals can stain or dissolve fabrics. Aprons should be worn to protect your clothing. Check your lab write-up or MSDS sheet to determine if tongs are needed to handle containers of chemicals.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 1. Keep your hands away from your face, eyes, and body while using solutions. 2. Don’t taste test papers such as pH or litmus. Never place testing chemicals such as Benedict’s Solution in your mouth. 3. Dispose of litmus paper, wooden splints, tooth picks,and paper towels in the appropriate, designated container.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 4. Label and date all containers that are used to hold chemicals.  The white patch on many pieces of glassware can be used to mark the containers.  Use a pencil to mark on these patches. Erase marks when you are finished using the glassware.  If no white patch is present, a china marker or wax pencil can be used.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 5. Many chemicals that you use are classified as toxic.  Toxic substances are poisonous.  The toxic substance can be a chemical or a toxin produced by a plant, animal, or pathogenic bacteria.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 6. To test the odor of fumes: Waft the odor – gently wave the fumes from the container to your nose 7. Keep the lids of all chemical containers closed

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Corrosive Substance

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Corrosive chemicals are substances that, by direct contact, cause injury to body tissue.  The injury may be slight causing a minor burn or irritation or it may be severe enough to destroy body tissue.  The chemical action that occurs depends on the chemical properties of the substance.

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1. Acids and bases easily react with other substances. 2. When acids are combined with water they can splash and get on your hands, your face, or in your eyes.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX 4. If you need to combine an acid or a base with water, remember: Always add acids and bases to water NOT the other way around. 3. If you get any chemical on your clothes or your skin, notify the teacher immediately. DO NOT immediately flush with water.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Final Reminders Final Reminders

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX  modifying lab procedures.  performing activities outside the lab procedure.  an injury occurs.  using chemicals Always follow your teacher’s instructions when:

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Always follow your teacher’s instructions when:  throwing away chemicals and other materials.  cleaning up spilled materials.  cleaning up broken glassware.

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX You should know the location of safety equipment in the lab, as well as how it is used If you are allergic to any of the materials being used in a lab, let you teacher know immediately!

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX No Horseplay or Fooling around in the laboratory!

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Laboratory Work comes before talking! or Always Practice Lab Safety

© 2006 Plano ISD, Plano, TX Safety Assignment Choose 1 of the following 3 assignments to complete using your safety notes: Draw a picture of students in a lab breaking 6 different safety rules Write a story of students in a lab breaking 6 different safety rules Create a multiple choice safety test with 10 different questions over the safety notes Create a safety poster sign, that is neat and colorful Turn in on the front table when you are finished!