LAB SAFETYSafety is Your Responsibility

Lab Safety*• No eating or drinking in the lab.

• No chewing gum during labs.

Lab Safety• Never work in the laboratory without  proper supervision by an instructor

Lab Safety*• Knowledge is the best prevention. Read the directions before beginning any lab procedure.

Lab Rules• Never carry out unauthorized  experiments

• Come to lab prepared • Follow directions

Eye Safety*

• Eye protection (goggles) must be worn in all labs using chemicals and glassware.

Eye Safety

• Do not wear contacts when working with chemicals.

Clothing Safety*

• Students should wear durable clothing that covers the arms, legs, torso and feet. (Note: sandals or open-toed shoes should not be worn when working with chemicals, glassware or sharp objects).

Clothing Protection*• Wear a lab apron to protect clothing.

• Secure loose sleeves.

Fire Safety• An open flame may be ignited only when  no flammable solvents are in the vicinity. Check to make sure the area is clear.

Fire Safety• This is the most common type of lab fire.

• Never reach across an open flame.

• Keep paper away from open flames.

Heating Safety• Use proper procedures

when lighting Bunsen burners.

• Do not ever leave a flame unattended.

• Turn off gas valves when not in use.

Heating Safety• Always remember,hot glassware looks exactly the same as COLD glassware, be careful what you touch.

Chemical Safety• If chemicals splash into someone's  eyes, act quickly and get them into the eye wash station.

Chemical Safety

• Never taste any chemical in the lab.

• Label all bottles and test tubes containing chemicals.

Chemical Safety

• Never add water to acids

• Always add acid to water

Chemical Spills• Treat all spills as hazardous. • Notify your teacher of any chemical spills.

• Use proper procedures to clean all spills.

Gas Precaution• Do not inhale

fumes directly, wave the substance towards you.

• Point all test tubes and away from you.

Electrical Safety

• Never handle electrical equipment with wet hands.

• Keep all cords out of water.

Emergency Procedures*• In case of injury (cut, burn,

fire  etc.) Notify the instructor immediately.

F i r eF i r e• If your partner is involved in a

fire – get the fire blanket. The teacher will aid you in smothering the fire.

• Remember STOP, DROP and ROLL.

• If your partner is involved in a fire – get the fire blanket. The teacher will aid you in smothering the fire.

• Remember STOP, DROP and ROLL.

F i r eF i r e• Clothing or Hair are the most

dangerous types of lab fire. • If you are involved in a fire

stay where you are. Help will come to you.

• Clothing or Hair are the most dangerous types of lab fire.

• If you are involved in a fire stay where you are. Help will come to you.

B r o k e n G l a s sB r o k e n G l a s s• This is the most common lab

accident. • If you break glassware stop and

notify the teacher.• Do NOT throw broken glass into

the trash can. Place it in the broken glass container.

• This is the most common lab accident.

• If you break glassware stop and notify the teacher.

• Do NOT throw broken glass into the trash can. Place it in the broken glass container.

C u t s & S c r a p e sC u t s & S c r a p e s• Report immediately .• There is always a chance

of infection .• Do not come into contact

with another person’s blood.

• Report immediately .• There is always a chance

of infection .• Do not come into contact

with another person’s blood.

Emergency Procedures• In case of a fire or dangerous situation, notify everyone who may be affected immediately, be sure  the lab instructor is also notified.

Know the Location and Operation of  :

• Fire extinguishers• Fire blanket• Exit doors

Know the Location and Operation of  :

• Telephones• Safety showers and eye wash stations

• First Aid Kit

Biology Safety • Wear gloves when working with preserved animals.

• Handle all living organisms with care and respect.

Biology Safety• Use sterile

techniques when transferring bacteria.

• Never open a petri dish with bacteria or mold cultures.

Lab Safety SymbolsFound in your textbook

• Glassware• Heat• Eye and Face• Sharps

• Electrical• Animal• Chemical• Fire

Other Chemical Hazards and Symbols

• Flammable

• Explosive

• Toxic/Poison

• Irritant

• Corrosive

• Environmental

Safety First• Safety starts and ends with you.