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Chemistry Lab Safety

PowerPoint by Mr. Davis & Mr. Sudbury

Chemistry Safety Rules

• Follow all

safety

procedures.

Chemistry Safety Rules

• Wear goggles when

directed.

Chemistry Safety Rules

• Otherwise

Chemistry Safety Rule

• Know the location of

the emergency

equipment.

Fire Extinguisher

• Located at both

doors, and in

hallway.

Control Panel

• Shut off for gas,

electricity, and

water in lab.

Fire Blanket

• Used to

smother fire

as person

stops-drops-

&-rolls.

Eyewash Station

• Used to

rinse eyes if

chemical

gets in eyes.

• Rinse for 15

minutes.

Eyewash Station

• Contacts

should be

taken out

immediately

Safety Shower

• Stand under and pull to

quickly rinse hazardous

chemicals from your

body.

• Remove clothing.

Fume Hood

• Provides ventilation

for hazardous or foul

smelling chemicals.

Chemistry Safety Rule

• No horseplay!!!

Chemistry Safety Rule

• Don’t go in the

teacher prep rooms

or chemical storage

rooms.

Chemistry Safety Rule

• Keep your area clean!

Chemistry Safety Rule

• Notify the teacher in

case of an

emergency.

Chemistry Safety Rule

• Never work alone in the lab.

Chemistry Safety Rule

• No food or drink in

the lab.

Chemistry Safety Rule

• Don’t handle living

organisms or preserved

specimens.

Safety Procedures

• Always wear safety goggles & aprons!

• Never preform unauthorized experiments!

• Waft chemicals if you need to observe the odor!

• Pour acid into water A�W.

• Keep your area clean and free of clutter!

Safety Procedures

• When heating test tubes…

– Tongs

– Point away from yourself

– Move back and forth in the flame

– Never heat a sealed test tube

• Never taste chemicals to determine identity.

• Secure long hair, baggy clothing, loose jewelry.

Safety Procedures

• Dispose of chemicals as instructed.

• Always wash all lab equipment and leave your

area neat and clean.

• Wash you hands after every lab!

• The number 1 cause of accidents in the lab is….

• NOT FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS!!!!

Safety Quiz

• You must get a perfect score on

your safety quiz & turn in your

safety contract before you can

participate in lab activities.