SAFETY IN THE SCIENCE LABORATORY

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SAFETY IN THE SCIENCE LABORATORY
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General Guidelines

• Conduct yourself in a responsible manner

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• Read instructions before starting experiments
• Follow all directions carefully

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• Dont touch anything until instructed to do so

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• Perform only those experiments authorized by the
  instructor

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• Do not eat food, drink beverages or chew gum in
  the lab.

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• Absolutely no horseplay in the lab!

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• Keep work areas clean and tidy
• Keep aisles clear

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• Know the locations and operating procedures of
  all safety equipment
• Safety shower

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• Eyewash station

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• Fire blanket

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• Fire extinguisher

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• Dispose of all chemical waste properly, according
  to instructions
• Clean equipment and work area after use
• Return all materials to proper location

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• Keep hands away from face, eyes and mouth while
  using chemicals

Wash hands thoroughly before leaving lab
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• Goggles must be worn at all times during a lab

• NO

• Yes

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• Dress properly during a lab
• Tie long hair back

• No dangling jewelry

• No loose, baggy clothing

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• No sandals (shoes should completely cover top of
  foot)

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• Report any accident or injury to the instructor
  immediately

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• If a chemical splashes on your skin, immediately
  flush with running water and notify instructor

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• When checking a chemical for odors, gently waft
  vapors towards nose

NO
YES
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• Never handle broken glass with your bare hands
• Use a dust pan and brush
• Place broken glass in glass disposal container

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• Never use chipped, cracked or dirty glassware

• Never leave a lit burner unattended

• When heating a substance in a test tube, never
  point the mouth of the test tube at yourself or
  others

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• Never look down into a container that is being
  heated
• Be careful hot glass doesnt look hot!

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