Sunrise Mountain High School

Learning Targets

• I can explain lab safety rules and procedures.

• I can describe lab safety equipment, personal protective equipment, emergency equipment and their location.

We are trying to prevent…

Accidents!

Common Sense

• Common sense and maturity are the most important tools in a lab setting.

• Most accidents can be prevented if you use common sense and make safety a habit.

Table Team Discussion

• In your table teams, generate a list of common sense safety rules for the lab.

• For each rule, briefly explain why this rule is important.

• Be prepared to share.

Preparing for a Lab

• Prior to beginning a lab:

– Do not touch any equipment or begin a lab until the teacher instructs you to do so.

– Review and follow all directions and safety precautions provided by the teacher.

– Read all lab procedures before beginning the lab.

– Review any Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

– Inform the teacher of allergies and special medical conditions.

Preparing for a Lab

• Prior to beginning a lab:

– Cover and protect all skin lesions.

– Remove lanyards.

– Wear closed toe shoes.

– Pull back loose hair.

– Put on all necessary personal protective equipment (i.e. goggles, aprons, gloves, etc.)

Personal Protective Equipment –Eyes and Face

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• An SDS provides information on chemicals including chemical/physical properties, health considerations, storage information, disposal information, etc.

• Corrosive – contact destroys living tissue and well as some equipment.

• Flammable – catches fire easily and capable of burning rapidly.

Common Sense Safety Rules

• Never run, push or engage in horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks of any kind.

Common Sense Safety Rules

• Food, drink, and applying make-up are prohibited in the laboratory.

Common Sense Safety Rules

• Never touch, taste or smell any substance in the laboratory without being instructed to do so.

Common Sense Safety Rules

• Do not perform experiments that have not been authorized by the instructor.

• Do not vary from the procedure without permission from the teacher.

Common Sense Safety Rules

• Observe good housekeeping practices. Work areas should be neat and free on any unnecessary objects (phones, purses, backpacks, etc.)

Common Sense Safety Rules

• Use caution when handling glassware.

• Use caution when handling chemicals.

• Use caution around open flame, Bunsen burners, hot plates, hot glass, etc.

Emergencies

• Report all spills, accidents, injuries, incorrect procedures, chipped or cracked glassware, broken glass, frayed electrical cords, fire, etc. to the teacher IMMEDIATELY.

• Four routes by which toxic chemicals can enter the body are inhalation, ingestion, injection and absorption.

Emergency Equipment

• Purpose: Fire (except people)

• Location: Back hallway.

Emergency Equipment – Safety Shower

• Purpose: chemical spills on clothing or body.

• Location: Back hallway, left.

Emergency Equipment – Eye Wash Station

• Purpose: Chemicals in eyes.

• Location: Back hallway, left.

Emergency Equipment

• Purpose: People on fire.

• Location: On top of goggle cabinet.

Clean Up

• After a lab, all materials and supplies should be properly disposed of or cleaned, washed, dried and returned to where you got them.

• For some labs, hands should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.

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Paperwork

• Lab Safety Quiz

• Student Safety Contract – This must be signed and returned before students can participate in any lab activity.