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Page 1: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

Safety in the Laboratory

Page 2: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

General Guidelines

• Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!!

• Follow all written and verbal instructions.

• Never work alone.

Page 3: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Don’t touch anything until you are told to do so.

• Do not eat, drink, or chew gum during a lab.

• Only perform the experiment you are supposed to be working on.

Page 4: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Keep your work area clean.

• Keep aisles clear. Put your backpack under or on top of an empty table.

Page 5: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Know where the safety equipment is located.

• Be alert and cautious.

• Dispose of chemicals properly. Different chemicals need to be disposed of in different ways.

Page 6: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Read chemical labels carefully before you use them.

• Keep hands away from face and eyes during a lab, and always wash your hands when you are done.

Page 7: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Don’t leave your lab station unattended while you are working.

Page 8: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

Clothing• ALWAYS WEAR YOUR GOGGLES.

There are no exceptions.

• Don’t wear contact lenses.

Page 9: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• No loose, long hair (pull it back).

• No dangling jewelry. • No open-toed shoes.

Page 10: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

Handling Chemicals

• ALL CHEMICALS IN THE LAB ARE DANGEROUS. Handle them with care.

• Never return unused chemicals to the original container.

Page 11: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Handle acids with special care.• Always add acid to water, not

water to acid.

• Never remove chemicals from the lab.

Page 12: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

Handling Glassware and Equipment

• Never handle broken glass with your bare hands. Use a dustpan.

• Dispose of glass in approved container only

Page 13: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Never use cracked or chipped glassware.• Report damaged equipment immediately.• Do not put hot glassware in cold water.

Page 14: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Do not point scalpel blades towards others.

• Carry dissection tools with sharp end facing the ground.

• When unplugging equipment, pull the plug, NOT the cord, and NOT the piece of equipment.

Page 15: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

Heating Substances• Use caution when

using the hot plates.

• Never leave a hot plate unattended.

• Remember—hot glass and metal stay hot for a long time. BE CAREFUL!

Page 16: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• Always treat specimens with respect

• Never dispose of specimens or parts down the sink or in the trash can.

Handling Specimens

Page 17: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

Accidents and Injuries

• Report all accidents to the teacher right away.

• If you splash chemicals on your skin or clothing, or in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of water.

Page 18: Safety in the Laboratory. General Guidelines Conduct yourself in a responsible manner!! Follow all written and verbal instructions. Never work alone

• If you break a scalpel blade, glassware, or slide, report it.

• See your teacher if you cut or puncture your skin with a tool or specimen.

• Know our fire escape route