Anna Laboratory Safety 488

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LaboratoryLaboratorySafetySafety

LaboratoryLaboratorySafetySafety

By: Anna WongBy: Anna WongBy: Anna WongBy: Anna Wong

Block F

9/26/07


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THINK SMART.

BE SAFE.

THINK SMART.

BE SAFE.

In order to have fun doing science

experiments, you need to be aware

of the dangers and hazards in thelaboratory. It is important to

respect the safety of yourself and

others in the lab.To do this, there

are many safety precautions you

should follow. Here are some keysafety rules to help you think smart

and be safe.

In order to have fun doing science

experiments, you need to be aware

of the dangers and hazards in thelaboratory. It is important to

respect the safety of yourself and

others in the lab.To do this, there

are many safety precautions you

should follow. Here are some keysafety rules to help you think smart

and be safe.


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Rule #1:Rule #1:

NOHORSING AROUND!NOHORSING AROUND!

Rule #1:Rule #1:

NOHORSING AROUND!NOHORSING AROUND!

The laboratory is not a place for being silly. Focus onThe laboratory is not a place for being silly. Focus on

completing your experiment correctly and safely. Youcompleting your experiment correctly and safely. You

should always conduct yourself with mature andshould always conduct yourself with mature anda ro riate behavior .a ro riate behavior .

The laboratory is not a place for being silly. Focus onThe laboratory is not a place for being silly. Focus on

completing your experiment correctly and safely. Youcompleting your experiment correctly and safely. You

should always conduct yourself with mature andshould always conduct yourself with mature anda ro riate behavior .a ro riate behavior .


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Rule #2Rule #2

ALWAYS WEAR GOGGLESALWAYS WEAR GOGGLESAND A SAFETY APRON.AND A SAFETY APRON.

Rule #2Rule #2

ALWAYS WEAR GOGGLESALWAYS WEAR GOGGLESAND A SAFETY APRON.AND A SAFETY APRON.


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Without goggles, your eyes could be injuredWithout goggles, your eyes could be injured

by sharp objects or harmful substances. Ifby sharp objects or harmful substances. If

safety aprons are not worn, your clothingsafety aprons are not worn, your clothing

will have no protection from chemicals thatwill have no protection from chemicals that

can burn or stain fabric.can burn or stain fabric.

Without goggles, your eyes could be injuredWithout goggles, your eyes could be injured

by sharp objects or harmful substances. Ifby sharp objects or harmful substances. If

safety aprons are not worn, your clothingsafety aprons are not worn, your clothing

will have no protection from chemicals thatwill have no protection from chemicals that

can burn or stain fabric.can burn or stain fabric.

ConsequencesofNotWearingConsequencesofNotWearing

Gogglesanda Safety Apron:Gogglesanda Safety Apron:


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Rule #3Rule #3

Tie back long hair andTie back long hair andloose clothing whenloose clothing when

working near an openworking near an open

flame.flame.

Rule #3Rule #3

Tie back long hair andTie back long hair andloose clothing whenloose clothing when

working near an openworking near an open

flame.flame.


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ConsequencesofLooseClothingandLongHair:ConsequencesofLooseClothingandLongHair:

If you do not have your hair andIf you do not have your hair and

clothing tied back, you are more likelyclothing tied back, you are more likelyto catch on fire.to catch on fire.

ConsequencesofLooseClothingandLongHair:ConsequencesofLooseClothingandLongHair:

If you do not have your hair andIf you do not have your hair and

clothing tied back, you are more likelyclothing tied back, you are more likelyto catch on fire.to catch on fire.


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Rule #4Rule #4

Never directly inhaleNever directly inhale

any vapor. To smellany vapor. To smella substance, usea substance, use

your hand to waveyour hand to wave

some of the vapor tosome of the vapor toyour nose.your nose.

Rule #4Rule #4

Never directly inhaleNever directly inhale

any vapor. To smellany vapor. To smella substance, usea substance, use

your hand to waveyour hand to wave

some of the vapor tosome of the vapor toyour nose.your nose.


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ConsequencesofDirectly InhalingSubstances:ConsequencesofDirectly InhalingSubstances:

Some chemical fumes are extremely strong andSome chemical fumes are extremely strong andcould cause fainting, poisoning, or lung damage ifcould cause fainting, poisoning, or lung damage if

inhaled too deeply.inhaled too deeply.

ConsequencesofDirectly InhalingSubstances:ConsequencesofDirectly InhalingSubstances:

Some chemical fumes are extremely strong andSome chemical fumes are extremely strong andcould cause fainting, poisoning, or lung damage ifcould cause fainting, poisoning, or lung damage if

inhaled too deeply.inhaled too deeply.


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Rule #5Rule #5Be familiar with the location and correctBe familiar with the location and correct

use of the fire extinguisher, fire alarm,use of the fire extinguisher, fire alarm,fire blanket, safety shower, and first aidfire blanket, safety shower, and first aid

kit. If you know what to do in ankit. If you know what to do in an

emergency, you are less likely toemergency, you are less likely to panicpanic..

Rule #5Rule #5Be familiar with the location and correctBe familiar with the location and correct

use of the fire extinguisher, fire alarm,use of the fire extinguisher, fire alarm,fire blanket, safety shower, and first aidfire blanket, safety shower, and first aid

kit. If you know what to do in ankit. If you know what to do in an

emergency, you are less likely toemergency, you are less likely to panicpanic..


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ConsequencesofPanicinanConsequencesofPanicinan

Emergency:Emergency:

A delayed response in anA delayed response in anemergency could causeemergency could cause

serious injury to yourselfserious injury to yourself

and others.and others.

ConsequencesofPanicinanConsequencesofPanicinan

Emergency:Emergency:

A delayed response in anA delayed response in anemergency could causeemergency could cause

serious injury to yourselfserious injury to yourself

and others.and others.

AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!


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Following these rules will ensure aFollowing these rules will ensure a

happy, safe experience in thehappy, safe experience in thelaboratory.laboratory.

Following these rules will ensure aFollowing these rules will ensure a

happy, safe experience in thehappy, safe experience in thelaboratory.laboratory.


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Look out for Safety Symbols!Look out for Safety Symbols!Look out for Safety Symbols!Look out for Safety Symbols!Fire Safety Eye Safety Poison Safety

Thermal Safety Chemical SafetyClothing

Protection Safety

Animal Safety Plant Safety Explosion Safety

Reference: Glencoe Physical Science Textbook

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