SAFETY |
- Lab Contract: Signed and Due 8/15/16
- Safety Quiz: _______8/17/16__________ |
Safety Guidelines
- Work in the lab only when the teacher is present or when you have permission to do so.
- Learn the location and proper usage of the eyewash fountain, fire extinguisher, fire alarm box, evacuation route, broom and dust pan, glass/chemical disposal cans, and any additional safety equipment including the First Aid Kit.
- Report all accidents regardless of how minor to your teacher including contact with chemicals and minor burns, spills, etc.
- Keep a focus on your projects and experiments; do not play, joke, distract others, or engage in behavior that could lead to injury of yourself or others.
- Before beginning work in lab, prepare yourself with a thorough understanding of the instructions, objectives of the experiment, and understanding of the materials and any safety precautions.
- Begin with a clean work surface with your procedure clearly posted and available; have a clear, clean work space and eliminate unnecessary books, book bags, backpacks, etc.
- Use goggles and lab aprons as instructed; wear appropriate clothing and avoid loose fitting garments that can cause spills as well as open-toed footwear or sandals.
- Use care when accessing or transporting stock chemicals, equipment (i.e. balances) and/or glassware.
- Use equipment only as directed. Ask if you are unsure how to use it properly.
- View the contents of experiments from the side; never directly into an experiment as in a test tube.
- Carefully smell experiments using your hand to "fan" the odor or fumes towards you and only when instructed to do so. Never directly above or in the container.
- Never taste or ingest chemicals or materials in the lab; do not bring food, drink and gum etc. into the lab.
- Return all lab materials and equipment to their proper places after use as instructed; clean your lab space as instructed by your teacher.
Assignment: Watch the 3 Safety Videos. In your Journal ("Safety Rules"). make your own list of the 10 most important safety rules to follow in chemistry.