1. Lab Safety
Safety First! Always.

2. Using the handout, you will take notes
Using the handout, you will take notes. HW tonight is to review your notes and write one question or study prompt in the left hand column for each main idea. Write your summary.

3. Essential Question: How can we stay safe in a laboratory environment?
Instruct students to copy this into their Cornell Notes Header.

4. Preparing for Labs Read all instructions before performing the lab.
Get permission before starting the lab
And before handling the equipment.

5. Working in Labs
Goggles are required when working with heat, glass or chemicals.
Closed toe shoes.
Secure
Dangling jewelry
Baggy sleeves
Tie back long hair.
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6. Read Labels Labels tell you what is in the can or bottle.
Pictograms communicate specific information about the hazards of a chemical.
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

7. Safety Features and Equipment
Know the location of our safety equipment.
Take a moment now to look around our room. In your notes, write down where you see the safety features.

8. Act Responsibly in the Lab
Give 100% attention and effort to lab work.
Tell your teacher if you think there is something wrong with the equipment.

9. Chemical Labs Notify the teacher of any spills or breakages.
Report all accidents or injuries however small.
Fire burns. Keep all flammable stuff away from flames or heat.

10. Fume Hood
WHAT is it? A local ventilation system. WHY use it? To protect yourself from toxic fumes and dust. How do we use it?

11. Wafting is the way…

12. Use designated Disposal Stations
Waste Disposal
YES
Use designated Disposal Stations

13. Cleaning Up Your Bench
Turn off gas and water, disconnect electrical devices.
Return all materials to their proper place.
Dispose of stuff as directed by your teacher.
Wipe down the work area.

14. Clean Up Yourself Wipe down your goggles and put them away.
Wash your hands after working in the lab. Remember, even some rocks and minerals are poisonous.