1. Lab Safety Pay Attention if You Don’t Want to DIE!!! Just kidding…not really Look for the Safety Symbols

2. Here are a few lab safety rules that should be followed. “Lab Safety is no joke, so pay attention and use common sense.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

3. General Safety Rules 1. Listen to or read instructions carefully before attempting to do anything. 2. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from chemicals, heated materials, or things that might be able to shatter. Safety Symbol

4. General Safety Rules 3. Notify your teacher if any spills or accidents occur. 4. After handling chemicals, always wash your hands with soap and water. 5. During lab work, keep your hands away from your face. 6. Tie back long hair. 7. Roll up loose sleeves.

5. 8. Know the location of the fire extinguisher, fire blanket, eyewash station, and first aid kit. 9. Keep your work area uncluttered. Take to the lab station only what is necessary. 10. It is suggested that you wear glasses rather than contact lenses. 11. Never put anything into your mouth during a lab experiment. General Safety Rules

6. 12. Clean up your lab area at the conclusion of the laboratory period. 13. Never “horse around” or play practical jokes in the laboratory. 14. When using knifes or other sharp objects always walk with the points facing down. Cut away from fingers and body. General Safety Rules Safety Symbol

7. 15. Please do not eat food or drink in the classroom.  No food or drinks of any kind.  Cough drops unless prescribed.  Or putting strange things in your mouth. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

8. 16. Do not breathe vapors or put anything close to your nose to smell unless instructed.  When smelling, do not hold the object below your nose, make a pass from one side to the other… WAFT Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

9. 17. Clean spills from the outside in.  Apply paper towels over the spill, then, carefully starting from the outside, wipe in. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

10. 18.Handle everything as if it's pathogenic.  Pathogenic means that what you’re handling could be an infective agent that could cause disease.  Clean work station periodically with proper disinfectant. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

11. “Oh-no!” 18.Handle everything as if it's pathogenic.  Pathogenic means that what you’re handling could be an infective agent that could cause disease.  Clean work station periodically with proper disinfectant.

12. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “Oh-no!” 18.Handle everything as if it's pathogenic.  Pathogenic means that what you’re handling could be an infective agent that could cause disease.  Clean work station periodically with proper disinfectant.

13. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “Oh-no!” 18.Handle everything as if it's pathogenic.  Pathogenic means that what you’re handling could be an infective agent that could cause disease.  Clean work station periodically with proper disinfectant.

14. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “Ahhhh” 18.Handle everything as if it's pathogenic.  Pathogenic means that what you’re handling could be an infective agent that could cause disease.  Clean work station periodically with proper disinfectant.

15. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “Ahhhh” 18.Handle everything as if it's pathogenic.  Pathogenic means that what you’re handling could be an infective agent that could cause disease.  Clean work station periodically with proper disinfectant.

16. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Clean Work Station! 18.Handle everything as if it's pathogenic.  Pathogenic means that what you’re handling could be an infective agent that could cause disease.  Clean work station periodically with proper disinfectant.

17. Glassware Safety 1. Chipped or cracked glassware should not be used. Show it to the teacher. 2. Broken glassware should not be disposed of in a classroom trashcan. There is a special glass disposal container for it. 3. When pouring liquids into glassware, make sure the container you are pouring into is resting on a table at least a hands breadth from the edge.

18. Glassware Safety 4. Pour down a glass stirring rod to prevent liquids from splattering. 5. If a piece of glassware gets broken, do not try to clean it up by yourself. Notify the teacher.

19. Glassware Safety 6. When inserting glass tubing into a rubber stopper, apply a lubricant like glycerin to the glass and use a twisting motion. 7. Do not place hot glassware in water. Rapid cooling may make it shatter.

20. 8. Clean glassware before and after use to avoid harmful residue. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

21. Chemical Safety 1. Wear protective goggles and a lab apron whenever heating or pouring hazardous chemicals. 2. Never mix chemicals together unless you are told to do so (and then only in the manner specified). 3. Never taste any chemicals (you should never taste anything in the lab).

22. Chemical Safety 4. If you need to smell the odor of a chemical, waft the fumes toward your nose with one hand. Do not put your nose over the container and inhale the fumes. 5.Never pour water into a concentrated acid. Acid should be poured slowly into water.

23. Chemical Safety 6. Follow the instructions of your teacher when disposing of all chemicals. 7. Wash your hands after handling hazardous chemicals.

24. 8. Be precise in your measuring of reagents and chemicals. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

25.  Be precise in your measuring of reagents and chemicals. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 8. Be precise in your measuring of reagents and chemicals.

26.  Be precise in your measuring of reagents and chemicals. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 8. Be precise in your measuring of reagents and chemicals.

27. Electrical Safety 1. Lay electrical cords where no one can trip on them or get caught in them. 2. Be sure your hands and your lab area are dry before using electrical equipment. 3. Never poke anything into electrical outlets.

28. Electrical Safety 4. Unplug cords by pulling the plug and not the cord. 5.Unplug all electrical equipment at the end of the lab period. Safety Symbol

29. Heating Safety 1. Let burners and hotplates cool down before touching them. Test to see if they are cool enough by bringing the back of your hand close to them. 2. Use tongs and/or protective gloves to handle hot objects. 3. Never reach across an open flame or burner.

30. Heating Safety 4. The only type of glassware that may safely be heated is either Kimax or Pyrex. 5. Always point the top ends of test tubes that are being heated away from people. 6. When heating a test tube, move it around slowly over the flame to distribute the heat evenly.

31. Heating Safety 7. Only glassware that is thoroughly dry should be heated. 8. Heat glassware by placing it on a wire gauze platform on a ring stand. Do not hold it in your hand 9. Keep flammable solutions away from flame.

32. Heating Safety 10. When lighting a burner, wait until the striker is in place before you turn on the gas. 11. The amount of air can be adjusted by the air supply valve below the tube of the burner. This regulates the flame temperature and color. 12. Never leave a burner or hotplate unattended. Safety Symbol

33. 13. Know where the fire extinguisher is and how to use it.  We have a Carbon Dioxide all purpose fire extinguisher.  Find key.  Pull it out. (Stand back)  Pull handle / trigger.  Point at the fire until extinguished. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

35. First Aid Injury: Cuts, bruises What To Do: Do not touch an open wound without safety gloves. Pressing directly on minor cuts will stop bleeding in a few minutes. Apply cold compress to bruises to reduce swelling.

36. Avoid blood and other bodily fluid. – If you are bleeding then please contact teacher immediately to get wound cleaned and covered.

37. First Aid Injury: Eyes What To Do: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for several minutes. If a foreign object is lodged in the eye, do not allow the eye to be rubbed.

38. Know where the eyewash station is and how to use it. Where is the station?  If you get something in your eye  Get it out now!  Hold eyelid open.  Gently run water over your eyes.  Go to school nurse immediately. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

39. First Aid Injury: Poisoning What To Do: Find out what substance was responsible for the poisoning and alert the teacher immediately.

40. First Aid Injury: Fainting What To Do: Provide fresh air and have the person recline so that their head is lower than the rest of their body.

41. First Aid Injury: Spills on the skin What To Do: Flush with large quantities of water. For acid spills, apply baking soda solution. For base spills, apply vinegar or boric acid.

42. First Aid Injury: Burns What To Do: Immediately flush with cold water until burning sensation is lessened.

43. First Aid Injury: Electrical shock What To Do: Shut off the current at the source. Remove wire with rubber gloves. Alert the teacher immediately.

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45. Ticket Out the Door Safety Quiz! Number your paper 1-10 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

46. 1.) You should treat everything as if it pathogenic means… A.) It is okay to touch and taste lab materials. B.) You should place materials directly under your nose to make sure they are safe. C.) Keep a clean work station and do everything possible to avoid contact with pathogens. D.) Pathogenic refers to the emergency exit that connects to the adjacent room.

47. 2) If you break glassware or see chipped / cracked glassware. A.) Don’t say anything because you will get in trouble. B.) Report broken glassware to the teacher so it can be safely removed and the area cleaned. C.) Use the cracked glassware for today’s lab and then alert the teacher. D.) Blame your lab partner and then make up lies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

48. 3.) If you spot bodily fluid in the room you should? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

49. 3.) If you spot bodily fluid in the room you should?  A.) Stay away from it and alert the teacher so that he / she can clean the area. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

50. 3.) If you spot bodily fluid in the room you should? A.) Stay away from it and alert the teacher so that he / she can clean the area. B.) Immediately assist the injured by applying pressure to the wound with your hand. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

51. 3.) If you spot bodily fluid in the room you should? A.) Stay away from it and alert the teacher so that he / she can clean the area. B.) Immediately assist the injured by applying pressure to the wound with your hand. C.) Get some paper towels to clean the area immediately. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

52. 3.) If you spot bodily fluid in the room you should? A.) Stay away from it and alert the teacher so that he / she can clean the area. B.) Immediately assist the injured by applying pressure to the wound with your hand. C.) Get some paper towels to clean the area immediately. D.) Don’t interrupt the lesson, wait for a good time near the end of the class. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

53. 4.) If you spill chemicals or other materials on the table or floor you should… A.) Add bleach to the spill to avoid contamination. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

54. 4.) If you spill chemicals or other materials on the table or floor you should… A.) Add bleach to the spill to avoid contamination. B.) Pour water on the spill to dilute the chemicals. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

55. 4.) If you spill chemicals or other materials on the table or floor you should… A.) Add bleach to the spill to avoid contamination. B.) Pour water on the spill to dilute the chemicals. C.) Place a paper towel over the spill and then wipe up the spill from the outside in.

56. 4.) If you spill chemicals or other materials on the table or floor you should… A.) Add bleach to the spill to avoid contamination. B.) Pour water on the spill to dilute the chemicals. C.) Place a paper towel over the spill and then wipe up the spill from the outside in. D.) A chemical spill is very dangerous so immediately evacuate the room in an absolute panic and proceed to the nearest available exit.

57. 5.) Do not bring ________ or _________ into the lab. A.) Pens and Pencils. B.) Goggles and gloves. C.) Food and Drink. D.) Commonsense and a safe attitude. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

58. 6.) This happened because… A.) Spontaneous combustion. B.) Flammable materials were not set away from the flame. C.) Increase in the Friction Coefficient. D.) Muppets are silly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

59. 7) Which of the following the correct sequence to use a fire extinguisher. A.) Get close to the fire, pull handle, pull out key. B.) Grab the fire blanket and wrap it around yourself before fighting the fire. C.) Find key, pull it out, stand back, pull handle, point and shoot until fire is extinguished. D.) Check to see if extinguisher is full, and pull the handle hard. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

60. 8.) What is wrong with these test tubes? A.) The glassware appears all chipped and cracked. B.) The glassware should be cleaned prior to use. C.) Don’t use chemicals as these test tubes do not meet safety standards. D.) Test tubes should never be lined up next to each other. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

61. 9.) The invisible lab person below is missing what two pieces of lab equipment. A.) Goggles and Gloves. B.) Fire Blanket and Squirt Bottle. C.) Cell Phone and iPod D.) Underwear Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

62. 10) The following are safety procedures that should be followed except… A.) Keep water and electrical equipment apart. B.) Avoid cutting toward yourself. C.) Avoid Commonsense whenever possible. D.) Be precise in your measuring of reagents and chemicals, and know how to use the eyewash station. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

63. Bonus: Who am I? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

64.  Bonus: Who am I? “Prevention is the best way to avoid a dangerous situation.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy