1. Science 10-Safety Procedures Semester 2, 2013

2. General Safety Guidelines  Act ________________and maturely in the lab.  ________ ________ others at all times.  Keep work area clean and uncluttered. Only have materials out that you need.  Dispose of all waste in the ___________________ place (as instructed by the teacher).  Make sure that all equipment is _________________ at the end of the lab.

3. Safety Reminders  1. Read all directions before starting an experiment.  2. Safety considerations in the science classroom demand responsible behavior at all times.  3. Know the location of _____________ ________________________.  4. _______________ alert the teacher in case of any accident.  5. If a chemical reagent comes in contact with the skin rinse off immediately with large amounts of cold water for at least _________________. Please note that a concentrated acid spill should be wiped off first and then the area can be flushed thoroughly with water.

4. Safety Reminders  6. If any foreign substance enters the eye, rinse the eye immediately for ____________________.  7. If you wear contact lenses, notify the teacher. Some activities may require you to remove contact lenses.  8. When instructed, wear safety ______________ and protective ___________________.  9. Wear closed shoes during laboratory sessions.  10. Long hair should be _________ _____________.

5. Safety Reminders  11. Do not use cracked or chipped laboratory glassware.  12. Chemicals are to be used in the lab only.  13. Take only as much chemical as needed and ____________ return excess chemicals to the original container.  14. Dispose of chemicals as directed by your teacher.  15. ONLY do things that the teacher instructs you to do.

6. Safety Reminders  16. Taste _________________ unless you are instructed to do so.  17. Never ______, ________ or _______ ______ in the science classroom.  18. Never enter the chemical storeroom without permission.  19. Always clean off bench, table and sink after completion of an experiment.  20. At the end of the laboratory session wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for a minimum of __________________.

7. Lab Apparel Concerns  Do not wear loose fitting sleeves, skirts etc. or open toe shoes.  Hair that is long enough to be put in an elastic must be put back in one.  Safety goggles are required for some labs and should stay on the whole time.  Lab aprons or gloves are sometimes required and should stay on the whole time.

8. Accident Procedures  Report all accidents or injuries to the teacher ____________________, even if you think it’s no big deal.  Should you come in contact with any chemicals be sure to go to the sink _____________________ to rinse with cold water.  The eye wash station is used for materials getting into your eyes; rinse for at least __________________________.  Clean up all spills _______________________.  Use a _____________ and __________ ___________ to clean up broken glass and dispose of it in the proper container.

9. WHMIS  Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.  There are 8 symbols that you must recognize and be able to explain what each of them means.

10. WHMIS  _____________ ex. Helium, propane  _______________ ex: methane gas, acetone  _______________ ex: Chromic Acid  ________________________ (Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects) ex: cyanide

11. WHMIS  _______________ (Other Toxic Effects) ex: mercury, lead  ___________________ ex: needles  _________________ ex: degreaser  ________________ ex: pure sodium

12. Safety Rap Video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJG0ir9nDtc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJG0ir9nDtc

13. HHPS- Hazardous Household Product Symbols