1. Science Safety 2006-07

2. Why Do We Start With Safety?  The Right to Know Act

3. Fire Safety Three things needed to sustain a fire 1.Oxygen 2.Fuel 3.Heat

4. Four Classes of Fire Class A = common combustibles (paper, clothing, wood) How to Battle: Smother it Douse with water Use fire extinguisher

5. Class B Fires Flammable Liquids (grease, oil, acetone) How to Battle: Never use water! Instead….smother it with:  Sand  Pan lid  Fire extinguisher

6. Class C Fires Electrical Fires How to Battle:  Never use water!  Cut off power source  Treat as A or B fire

7. Class D Fires Flammable Metals (sodium, potassium) How to Battle:  Never use water!  Smother with sand  Use Class D fire extinguisher

8. Battling Fires Small, contained fire:  Smother it: place a lid, lab apron or even a book over the beaker or tube.  Alert your teacher

9. Battling Fires Large, uncontained fire:  Make sure all gas is off  Exit the building  Pull fire alarm on the way out

10. Battling Fires Clothing Fire  Wrap yourself/lab partner in fire blanket  Alert your teacher  Evacuate the building

11. MSDS  Material Safety Data Sheets Chemical name Health hazards Precautions for use First aid Disposal

12. Lab Rules  Follow directions and stay focused  Use lab equipment only with permission  Wear proper safety protection  No eating or drinking in the lab  Report all accidents to the teacher immediately