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Laboratory Safety and Procedures
Why Worry About Safety? Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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1.Lab Safety: Everyone is Responsible!
Safety glasses Contact lenses? Long hair and bulky clothing Rings, watches, and dangling jewelry Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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Laboratory Safety and Procedures
2. Accidents? Accidents can happen Remain calm Report ALL accidents immediately Prevention! watch & help your partner Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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Types of Accidents & How to Handle them
A. Broken Glass most common accident stop where you are; assess situation move when safe; report cuts clean up; put in broken glass box were any chemicals involved? Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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Types of Accidents & How to Handle them
B. Scrapes and Cuts report immediately to teacher possibility of infection do not contact another’s blood Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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Types of Accidents & How to Handle them
C. Chemical Spills chemical safety warning signs treat all as dangerous; respect wait for instructor’s directions Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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CORROSIVE One that will destroy and damage another surface or substance with which it comes into contact. The main hazards to people include damage to the eyes, the skin,etc..
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Types of Accidents & How to Handle them
D. Fire lab burners when not in use, turn it off paper place in sink; run water clothing or hair fire blanket; fire extinguisher Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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* how easily something will burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion
FLAMMABLE * how easily something will burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion
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Laboratory Safety and Procedures
Lab Safety Equipment eye wash station safety shower fire blanket fire extinguisher first aid kit fume hood goggle cabinet Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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Draw a diagram of your Science room and label the locations of
Lab Safety Equipment Draw a diagram of your Science room and label the locations of eye wash station safety shower fire blanket fire extinguisher ▪ goggle cabinet first aid kit ▪ fume hood
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Laboratory Safety and Procedures
Clean-Up follow instructor’s directions NEVER put back in bottle return bottles to proper place wash/dry glassware; store it clean and dry the lab area and wash your hands Laboratory Safety and Procedures
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