Transcript of Mrs. Mansberger Chemistry Lab Safety Rules (R80-R81)
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- Mrs. Mansberger Chemistry Lab Safety Rules (R80-R81)
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- Location of Safety Equipment Fire extinguisher- side wall above
computers Eye wash- back center sink Goggle cabinet- back, left
side corner along wall There is no safety shower, safety blanket,
or fume hood in room 208.
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- Use Fire Extinguisher 1. Pull the pin 2. Squeeze the handle 3.
Sweep at the base of the flame
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- Wear safety goggles at all times Eyeglasses provide very little
protection When wearing contacts, make sure to wear non-vented
protective goggles.
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- Tell the teacher immediately if you: 1. Have asthma (need to
watch for breathing issues) 2. Develop a headache 3. Get an itchy
feeling on your skin 4. Notice any equipment does not work
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- If a substance comes in contact with your skin or you burn
yourself: 1. Wash it off with plenty of water 2. Then let the
teacher know
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- Chemical Spill on the Table 1. Flood it with water 2. Push it
into the sink with a paper towel 3. Throw the paper towel in the
trash can 4. **Get the teacher if highly caustic substance or if
you are uncomfortable cleaning up yourself.
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- Chemical Spill on the Floor 1. Absorb the liquid with kitty
litter 2. Sweep it up with a hand broom and dust pan
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- If you get a small cut from glassware: 1. Let it bleed for a
short amount of time 2. Wash with plenty of water 3. Tell the
teacher what happened
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- Flammable material Should never be used near an open
flame!
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- When heating a test tube: Always point the open end away from
other people.
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- Caustic vs. Corrosive Caustic- to eat away at skin Corrosive-
to eat away at metal
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- To smell something in the lab Always waft some of the odor
towards your nose with your hand Never inhale deeply
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- How to Use a Bunsen Burner
http://www.eiu.edu/~eiuchem/GenChem/burner.pdf Burner Overview
http://www.eiu.edu/~eiuchem/GenChem/burner.pdf Burner Overview