1. Chemistry Lab Safety
by Gayle Hayes

2. Flammable Materials
Flammable materials, like types of alcohol, should never be
dispensed or used near an open flame
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3. What if there is a fire? If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
notify your instructor.
A fire extinguisher and fire blanket are located on the wall near the entry door.
If instructed to leave the lab, leave immediately through the nearest exit door (there are three in our lab).
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4. Eye Protection - Goggles
Approved eye protection devices (such as splash goggles) are worn in the laboratory any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.
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5. Contact Lenses
If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory, advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses.
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6. Make Sure You Understand
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, ask the instructor before proceeding.
Do not begin the lab until the instructor advises you to do so, and never when the instructor is out of the room.
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7. No unauthorized experiments are allowed.
Disposal of Chemicals
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be disposed of according to your instructor’s directions.
No unauthorized experiments are allowed.
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8. What if I Don't Finish My Experiment?
If a lab experiment is not completed, you should
discuss the issue with your instructor.
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9. Heating in a Test Tube
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
away from all people.
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10. Hot Glassware Looks Like Cold Glassware
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should use tongs.
If glassware breaks, stop what you are doing and tell your instructor immediately. Do not clean up broken glass yourself.
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11. You should tell the science instructor at once!
Injuries in the Lab
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). Don't just ignore it...
You should tell the science instructor at once!
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12. Before You Use Glassware...
When gathering glassware and equipment for an
experiment, you should...
read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.
examine all glassware to check for chips or
cracks.
clean any glassware that appears dirty.
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13. Inserting a Glass Tube in a Stopper
You want to place a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been fire polished and cooled. This is best done by...
lubricating the tubing with water or glycerin and twisting the tubing and stopper carefully
and using a towel or cotton gloves for protection. .
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14. Why Can't I Just Wear My Eyeglasses?
Personal eyeglasses do not provide as much protection as goggles, especially from splashes or shattered glass.
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15. Pull Back Long Hair Long hair in the laboratory must be
tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair tie.
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16. Proper Attire
Loose clothing, open-toe shoes, dangling jewelry are all potential hazards in the lab, and should not be worn.
You have access to an apron to protect your clothing in labs that require one. Aprons are not required for every lab.
NO!
NO!
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17. Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
No Horsing Around
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
always against the rules and can result in suspension of lab privileges.
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18. Faulty Equipment
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop,
turn it off, and tell the science instructor.
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19. Acid on Your Skin If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once
plenty of plain water (not soap).
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20. Never leave a lit flame unattended. EVER.
Using Flames Properly
Never leave a lit flame unattended. EVER.
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21. All Substances are Assumed Dangerous
Even if a reagent is a food item, never eat, drink, taste or directly smell a substance used in the lab.
NO!!
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22. After the Lab...
When you finish working with chemicals and other lab substances, always
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Do NOT return unused chemicals to their original containers unless instructed to do so.
Clean up your area, including wiping down your table.
by Gayle Hayes