Date post: | 18-Jan-2016 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | colin-baldwin |
View: | 217 times |
Download: | 1 times |
Lab Safety
Lab Safety
Always Wear Safety Goggles in the Lab!!!
Eyeglasses and sunglasses are not adequate substitutes.Chemical Burn of the EyeA chemical burn of the eye can be prevented by WEARING GOGGLES.
After all, ..
whats the WORSE that could happen?Long hair MUST be tied back!
Wear Safety Goggles now, or you mightnot need them later..No Backpacks or Purses at Lab Tables
Know the Location of the Following
Eyewash Fire blanket Fire Extinguisher Shower
NOHORSEPLAY!
Never Perform Unauthorized Experiments!
No Food or Drink in the Lab!
Never remove chemicals or equipment from the lab
Never use chemicals from an unlabeled container
Heating Test Tubes NEVER point the mouth of a test tube or Erlenmeyer flask at yourself or another person! ALWAYS direct the mouth away from people!
Correct!
Wrong!Never Heat a Closed Container
The increasing pressure in the container can cause the contents to spray out the top, or the container shatters, spreading shards of glassKeep Flammable Substances Away From Heat Sources
Clean up all spills immediatelyNever return spilled or unused material to the reagent bottle.Solids should be swept up and placed in the waste disposal container for that labSmall liquid spills should be diluted with lots of water and mopped up with a cloth towel.Large spills must be handled by the instructor.
Begin First Aid ImmediatelyAlert the instructor If chemicals have come in contact with the eyes, begin eyewashing NOW!Remove clothes that have chemical contaminationMove everyone away from the area to avoid further contamination
Report all injuries to your instructor immediately.
http://www.teachertube.com/video/science-lab-safety-video-rap-194405