1. Lab Safety
The Does and Don'ts

2. GENERAL SAFETY Never work without the teacher present
To prevent accidents - Follow all directions
Reread procedures if you do not understand
If you still do not understand – ask the teacher
Do not touch equipment until told
Perform only experiments told

3. GENERAL SAFETY CONTINUED
If equipment is not working tell the teacher
Keep lab area clean – it is ALL students responsibility
Keep aisles clear
Be alert
Never fool around
Know locations, operating procedures, and who is responsible for using all safety equipment

4. SAFETY EQUIPMENT First aid kit – front of room
Fire blanket – front of room
Fire extinguisher – front of room when do lab requiring
Eye wash – back corner of room
Shower – back corner of room
Goggles – front of room
Aprons – back of room in drawer
Glass disposal box – back of room on the floor

5. GENERAL SAFETY CONTINUED
Do not roam around the room – stay in your group only
Walk to get supplies and clean up
Do not enter storage area
Follow instructions if there is a fire drill
Never remove materials from the lab
Do not use lab equipment for eating
Do not eat, drink, or chew gum

6. GENERAL SAFETY CONTINUED
Make sure all equipment is clean, dry, and working in proper order
Handle all materials respectfully
Report any medical conditions and injuries
If there is a fire
Follow the directions of the teacher
Use the fire blanket if a person is on fire
Use the fire extinguisher if equipment or chemicals are on fire

7. CLOTHING Tie long hair pack No baggy cloths or dangling jewelry
Wear close toed and close healed shoes
Wear goggles when using chemicals, heat, or glassware – do not remove until done cleaning
Wear aprons when instructed and until done cleaning

8. ACCIDENTS Report all accidents to the teacher
If cut - Immediately apply pressure with paper towel and tell the teacher
If burned - Immediately get under cold water and tell the teacher

9. HANDLING CHEMICALS Do not touch, taste, smell unless told to do so
Check labels to make sure you are not mixing the wrong stuff
Dispose of unused and used chemicals as directed by the teacher
Never have flammable materials near open flames
If spilled – stand back and tell the teacher for instructions
In eyes - flush 20 min with water and tell the teacher

10. HANDLING GLASSWARE AND EQUIPMENT
Never use broken or dirty glassware
Do not place hot glass on bare counter or in water
Check plugs for exposed wires
Unplug electrical equipment using plug not the cord
Make sure hands are dry when dealing with electricity

11. HEATING MATERIALS Do not reach over the heat source
Keep flammable materials away from flames
Never leave hot plates or burners unattended
Do not heat closed containers
Point test tubes away from all people
Use hot hands to handle hot materials
Turn off gas or burner when done

12. When Finished With Lab Clean and dry all materials
Put materials away where instructed
Wash and dry lab table/counter
Fold and neatly put away aprons
Neatly return goggles to cabinet
Wash hand with soap and water
Go to desk to finish lab report