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Safety in the Lab Obj. 1 Demonstrate lab safety procedures
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What will you learn ???? Safety Symbols Investigations in the lab Why safety is important
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Safety Symbols Disposal Biological Extreme temperature Sharp object Fume Electrical Irritant Chemical Toxic Open flame Eye safety Clothing protection Animal Safety radioactivity
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Disposal Special disposal procedures need to be followed
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Biological Organisms or other biological materials that might be harmful to humans
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Extreme Temperature Objects that can burn skin by being too hot or too cold
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Sharp object Use of tool or glassware that can easily puncture or slice skin
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Fume Possible danger to respiratory tract from fumes
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Electrical Possible danger from electrical shock or burn
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Irritant Substance that can irritate the skin or mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
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Chemical Chemicals that can react with and destroy tissue and other material
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Toxic Substance may be poisonous if touched, inhaled, or swallowed
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Open flame Open flame may ignite flammable chemicals, loose clothing, or hair
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Eye safety Proper eye protection should be worn at all times by anyone performing or observing science activities
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Clothing protection This symbol appears when substances could stain or burn clothing.
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Animal Safety This symbol appears when safety of animals and students must be ensured.
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Radioactivity This symbol appears when radioactive materials are used.
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Think Critically You are going to use bleach in an investigation. Bleach can irritate your skin, damage your eyes, and stain you clothes. What safety symbols should be listed with this investigation? Explain why.
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Investigations in the Lab Think before you act Get permission before you begin Know location of safety equipment (i.e. eyewash station, fire extinguisher) Find and follow all safety symbols Never eat/drink or apply make-up in lab Report all accidents/injuries immediately Wash hands Put all material away as directed
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Investigations in the Field Rivers Farm fields Forests Can you think of anymore examples? Safety regulations MUST be followed in the field as well!!!!
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Why is SAFETY so Important? Decreases possibility of an accident Prepared when accidents occur The MOST important aspect of an investigation is to conduct it SAFELY !
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Review Which of the following cannot protect you from splashing acid? A. GogglesB. Fire extinguisher C. ApronD. Gloves
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B. Fire extinguisher WAY TO GO
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What you learned Safety Symbols Investigations in the lab Why safety is important THE END
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