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Mrs. Mansberger Chemistry Lab Safety Rules (R80-R81)

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Location of Safety Equipment Fire extinguisher- side wall above computers Eye wash- back center sink Goggle cabinet- back, left side corner along wall There is no safety shower, safety blanket, or fume hood in room 208.

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Use Fire Extinguisher 1. Pull the pin 2. Squeeze the handle 3. Sweep at the base of the flame

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Wear safety goggles at all times Eyeglasses provide very little protection When wearing contacts, make sure to wear non-vented protective goggles.

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Tell the teacher immediately if you: 1. Have asthma (need to watch for breathing issues) 2. Develop a headache 3. Get an itchy feeling on your skin 4. Notice any equipment does not work

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If a substance comes in contact with your skin or you burn yourself: 1. Wash it off with plenty of water 2. Then let the teacher know

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Chemical Spill on the Table 1. Flood it with water 2. Push it into the sink with a paper towel 3. Throw the paper towel in the trash can 4. **Get the teacher if highly caustic substance or if you are uncomfortable cleaning up yourself.

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Chemical Spill on the Floor 1. Absorb the liquid with kitty litter 2. Sweep it up with a hand broom and dust pan

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If you get a small cut from glassware: 1. Let it bleed for a short amount of time 2. Wash with plenty of water 3. Tell the teacher what happened

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Flammable material Should never be used near an open flame!

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When heating a test tube: Always point the open end away from other people.

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Caustic vs. Corrosive Caustic- to eat away at skin Corrosive- to eat away at metal

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To smell something in the lab Always waft some of the odor towards your nose with your hand Never inhale deeply

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How to Use a Bunsen Burner http://www.eiu.edu/~eiuchem/GenChem/burner.pdf Burner Overview http://www.eiu.edu/~eiuchem/GenChem/burner.pdf Burner Overview