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Although it may look funny to do unsafe things in a lab, the consequences are not very funny at all. Why is lab safety important?
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Perform each experiment very carefully, and be safe.
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-Protect your eyes -Must be worn during ALL labs -Protect your hands -Some labs require gloves -Protect your skin and clothes -Some labs require a lab coat -Protect your feet -ALL labs require closed-toe shoes Things that you should wear
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Why are goggles so important? Things that you should wear You can be blinded by objects/chemicals during a reaction
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Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? AHHH!
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Things that you should wear Why are goggles so important? Proper way
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Things that you should wear When do I need to wear gloves? WHMIS Symbols: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
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WHMIS Gas container may explode if heated or damaged Substance can catch fire easily Substance reacts easily with oxygen in the air Substance causes immediate and serious toxic effects Ex: hairspray Ex: gasoline Ex: hydrogen peroxide Ex: chlorine gas
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WHMIS Substance causing other toxic effects Biohazardous infectious material Substance can burn through your clothes and skin Dangerously reactive material Ex: leadEx: mouldEx: acidEx: gun powder
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International Safety Symbols
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May I eat or drink during a lab? You may not eat or drink in a science classroom
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Always pour acid into water, and not the reverse. If this were done improperly, a)Adding water may release a lot of heat rapidly a)The acid may splash up towards you How to pour acid?
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Hands MUST BE DRY before using an electrical outlet Should I be careful around electrical outlets?
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What should I do if something goes wrong? STOP what you’re doing, and report to me immediately
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