Lab Safety

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Lab Safety

• Lesson 3

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Lab Safety

• Locate all safety devices in the room
• Fire extinguisher
• Fire Blanket
• First Aid
• Eye wash
• Chemical spill clean up tools
• Broken glass disposal.
• Lab Coats
• Goggles

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Safe Lab Techniques

• When lighting a Bunsen Burner, ensure all long
  hair and loose clothing is out of the way
• When smelling a chemical waft it towards you. DO
  NOT SMELL it directly
• Put broken glass in the designated bin
• When something is spilled. Notify Mr. Hoover
  immediately
• If something breaks. Notify Mr. Hoover
  immediately

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Safe Lab Techniques

• Never eat or drink in the lab
• Wash hands after handling chemicals
• When performing a lab, always stay standing, do
  not sit down.
• Never leave a Bunsen burner unattended
• Always use appropriate equipment
• Always wear safety goggles
• Never wear open toed shoes in the lab

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• Complete the work sheet and word search