SAFETY IN THE LABWhat are some things you can do to prepare yourself to work safely in the laboratory?
In your notebook, write the title: Science Safety Rules at the top of the page. Neatly list safety rules that will help keep you and your classmates safe in science class.
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Lab Safety Challenge #1
T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/
What’s wrong? Identify 6 different safety concerns shown in the picture below.
Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm
The answers are …
Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm
Don’t eat or drink while in the lab.
Don’t fool around during a lab.
Always wear safety goggles when doing
an experiment
Always point test tubes and other items away from yourself and
others when heating.
Keep hair and other flammable objects away from flames.
Don’t leave a flame unattended.
Lab Safety Challenge #2
T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/
What’s wrong? Identify 9 different safety concerns shown in the picture below.
Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm
The answers are …
Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm
Always wear safety goggles during a lab.
Don’t leave materials laying
on the floor.
Clean up spills immediately
Don’t heat closed containers.
Keep your lab area neat and clean.
Unplug equipment when not in use.
Don’t place lab materials near the edge of the table.
Keep papers and other flammable objects away
from flames.
Don’t smell directly from a container - WAFT.
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What else did you add to your list of safety rules?