Safety in the Laboratory

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Safety in the Laboratory

• Rules and Regulations

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Wear Goggles, Gloves, and a Lab Apron

• Goggles should be worn anytime glassware and/or
  chemicals are being used
• Gloves and an apron should be worn if chemicals
  are corrosive

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Never Work Alone in the Lab

• Work with your lab group to complete the lab
  tasks.
• Do not get distracted and leave equipment
  unattended!

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Wear Proper Clothing for Lab Work

• Dangling jewelry, long hair and loose clothing
  can get caught in moving parts and catch on fire.
• Wear appropriate foot-wear (no open-toed shoes).

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Have an Organized Workspace

• Only the equipment and materials being used for
  the lab should be in the lab space
• Remove all book bags and other materials that can
  clutter your area!

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Read the Entire Experiment Before Starting the
Lab!

• Memorize the safety precautions
• Only use the equipment that is needed to complete
  the experiment

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Be Alert and Walk With Care in the Lab

• Pay attention to your area and what is going on
  in it!
• Avoid bumping into other students
• Stay at your lab station at all times!

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Know the Location of All Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguisher
• Fire blanket
• First aid kit
• Chemical shower and eye wash station
• Vent hood

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Report Any Lab Accidents to Me Immediately

• If you get a chemical in your eyes proceed to
  the eye wash station notify your teacher
• If you spill a chemical on your skin wash it
  off with lukewarm water call your teacher

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Do Not Perform Unauthorized Experiments

• ..and only use equipment in the manner for which
  it is intended

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When Using Chemicals

• take only what you need and do not put unused
  chemicals back into the original container
  (unless specified by me to do so)
• always waft chemicals do not directly smell
  the chemical in the test tube

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Use Caution When Working With Electrical Devices

• Do not use equipment with frayed or twisted cords
• Do not let cords dangle from work stations
• Unplug immediately when you are finished with an
  electrical device

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Horseplay in the Lab Is Prohibited and DANGEROUS

• Always follow the lab procedures and make certain
  your lab members are following procedures as well
• An organized lab becomes your responsibility!