1. SAFETY
DHO Chapter 12

2. MSDS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product
Hazards
Handling precautions
Procedure after spill or fire
Hazardous ingredients
Transport precautions
Emergency phone numbers

3. Safety Rules - Electrical
Do not operate equipment until you have been trained to use it
Check electrical cords for fraying and grounding prongs
Report unsafe conditions and injuries to your instructor immediately

4. Safety Rules - Solutions
Do not mix solutions
Never use solutions from unlabeled bottles
Check solution labels 3 times
Wear appropriate protective gear
Report spill immediately

5. Safety – Patient Care
Do not perform procedures on patients unless directed to do so
Provide privacy
Identify patients properly
Explain procedures completely
Be aware of hazards as they develop
Check safety check points before leaving room

6. Safety - Personal Protect yourself and others
Use correct body mechanics
Wear proper uniform
Walk, do not run-No Horseplay
Report injury or accident promptly
Report unsafe conditions immediately
Keep all areas clean and neat
Don’t take chances in the lab! That’s when injuries are more likely to occur

7. Safety - Personal Wash hands frequently
Wear protective gear when needed
Dry hands before handling electrical equipment
Flush areas that come in contact with solutions immediately
If debris gets in your eye, you should flush your eye with water.

8. Safety – Fire Extinguishers
Class A (Water) – paper, cloth, wood
Class B (CO2) – gas and oil
Class C (Dry Chemical) – electrical
Class ABC (Graphite Chemical) – anything

9. Safety – Fire RACE R – Rescue A – Activate alarm C – Confine fire
E – Extinguish fire

10. Safety – Fire PASS P – Pull pin A – Aim nozzle S – Squeeze handle
S – Sweep base of fire
You should stand approx feet from fire as you spray the base.

11. FIRE GETTING OUT OF HAND????
If the fire is becoming overwhelming for you, calmly vacate the area

12. Quick notes
Waste materials and materials with flammable liquids on them, should be disposed of the APPROPRIATE waste container.