1. Safety is Your Responsibility
LAB SAFETY
Safety is Your Responsibility

2. Lab Safety*
No eating or drinking in the lab.
No chewing gum during labs.

3. Lab Safety
Never work in the laboratory without  proper supervision by an instructor

4. Lab Safety*
Knowledge is the best prevention. Read the directions before beginning any lab procedure.

5. Lab Rules
Never carry out unauthorized  experiments
Come to lab prepared
Follow directions

6. Eye Safety*
Eye protection (goggles) must be worn in all labs using chemicals and glassware.

7. Eye Safety
Do not wear contacts when working with chemicals.

8. Clothing Safety*
Students should wear durable clothing that covers the arms, legs, torso and feet. (Note: sandals or open-toed shoes should not be worn when working with chemicals, glassware or sharp objects).

9. Clothing Protection*
Wear a lab apron to protect clothing.
Secure loose sleeves.

10. Fire Safety
An open flame may be ignited only when  no flammable solvents are in the vicinity. Check to make sure the area is clear.

11. Fire Safety
This is the most common type of lab fire.
Never reach across an open flame.
Keep paper away from open flames.

12. Heating Safety Use proper procedures when lighting Bunsen burners.
Do not ever leave a flame unattended.
Turn off gas valves when not in use.

13. Heating Safety
Always remember,hot glassware looks exactly the same as COLD glassware, be careful what you touch.

14. Chemical Safety
If chemicals splash into someone's  eyes, act quickly and get them into the eye wash station.

15. Chemical Safety
Never taste any chemical in the lab.
Label all bottles and test tubes containing chemicals.

16. Chemical Safety
Never add water to acids
Always add acid to water

17. Chemical Spills
Treat all spills
as hazardous.
Notify your teacher of any chemical spills.
Use proper procedures to clean all spills.

18. Gas Precaution
Do not inhale fumes directly, wave the substance towards you.
Point all test tubes and away from you.

19. Electrical Safety
Never handle electrical equipment with wet hands.
Keep all cords
out of water.

20. Emergency Procedures*
In case of injury (cut, burn, fire  etc.) Notify the instructor immediately.

21. F i r e
If your partner is involved in a fire – get the fire blanket. The teacher will aid you in smothering the fire.
Remember STOP, DROP and ROLL.

22. F i r e Clothing or Hair are the most dangerous types of lab fire.
If you are involved in a fire stay where you are. Help will come to you.

23. B r o k e n G l a s s This is the most common lab accident.
If you break glassware stop and notify the teacher.
Do NOT throw broken glass into the trash can. Place it in the broken glass container.

24. C u t s & S c r a p e s Report immediately .
There is always a chance of infection .
Do not come into contact with another person’s blood.

25. Emergency Procedures
In case of a fire or dangerous situation, notify everyone who may be affected immediately, be sure  the lab instructor is also notified.

26. Know the Location and Operation of :
Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Exit doors

27. Know the Location and Operation of :
Telephones
Safety showers and eye wash stations
First Aid Kit

28. Biology Safety
Wear gloves when working with preserved animals.
Handle all living organisms with care and respect.

29. Biology Safety Use sterile techniques when transferring bacteria.
Never open a petri dish with bacteria or mold cultures.

30. Lab Safety Symbols Found in your textbook
Glassware
Heat
Eye and Face
Sharps
Electrical
Animal
Chemical
Fire

31. Other Chemical Hazards and Symbols
Flammable
Explosive
Toxic/Poison
Irritant
Corrosive
Environmental

32. Safety First
Safety starts and ends with you.