Safety in the Science Lab. Instructions Follow all laboratory instructions carefully.
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Safety in the Safety in the Science LabScience Lab
InstructionsInstructions
Follow all laboratory instructions Follow all laboratory instructions carefullycarefully
You must know…You must know…
All emergency proceduresAll emergency proceduresAll fire proceduresAll fire proceduresKnow the location of emergency Know the location of emergency
equipmentequipmentSuch as: first aid kit, eye wash, fire Such as: first aid kit, eye wash, fire
extinguisher, fire blanket, spill extinguisher, fire blanket, spill containers, emergency exits, and containers, emergency exits, and nearest telephonenearest telephone
Always…Always…
Add acid to waterAdd acid to waterWear safety glasses or goggles in the Wear safety glasses or goggles in the
lablabKeep you work area neat, clean, Keep you work area neat, clean,
organized and clean of clutterorganized and clean of clutterWash your hand before leaving labWash your hand before leaving lab
Turn off…Turn off…
Gas source when Bunsen burner is Gas source when Bunsen burner is not in usenot in use
All gas nozzles and water faucets All gas nozzles and water faucets when leaving the laboratorywhen leaving the laboratory
Caution…Caution…
Exercise great caution whenever Exercise great caution whenever using heatusing heat
Be extra careful when working with Be extra careful when working with glass tubing or sharp objectsglass tubing or sharp objects
Never…Never…
Do anything in the laboratory that is Do anything in the laboratory that is not understood or that you feel is not understood or that you feel is dangerousdangerous
Horseplay in the laboratoryHorseplay in the laboratoryPerform unauthorized experimentsPerform unauthorized experiments
Never…Never…
Work without a teacher presentWork without a teacher presentWork without a partnerWork without a partnerRemove any materials from labRemove any materials from labLight a flame near flammable Light a flame near flammable
materialmaterial
Never…Never…
Touch your face when working with Touch your face when working with chemicals or biological cultureschemicals or biological cultures
Taste or eat anything in labTaste or eat anything in labPour chemicals into the sinkPour chemicals into the sink
EmergencyEmergency
Immediately let the teacher know as Immediately let the teacher know as soon as possible!!!!soon as possible!!!!
Following these simple rules, we will Following these simple rules, we will have a safe and fun year!!!!have a safe and fun year!!!!