General Lab Safety Rules Dress Code Wear safety
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General Lab Safety Rules
![Dress Code • Wear safety goggles whenever working with chemicals, burners, or any substance Dress Code • Wear safety goggles whenever working with chemicals, burners, or any substance](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-2.jpg)
Dress Code • Wear safety goggles whenever working with chemicals, burners, or any substance that might get into your eye. • Wear apron when working with chemicals or heated substances. • Tie back long hair to keep it away from any chemicals, burners, or other laboratory equipment. • Remove or tie back any article of clothing or jewelry that can hang down and touch chemicals or flames.
![Before beginning an experiment, the teacher reminds the students how to use the safety Before beginning an experiment, the teacher reminds the students how to use the safety](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-3.jpg)
Before beginning an experiment, the teacher reminds the students how to use the safety equipment shown • What piece of safety equipment is most likely needed for this lab?
![General Safety • Read all directions and follow directions exactly as they are written. General Safety • Read all directions and follow directions exactly as they are written.](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-4.jpg)
General Safety • Read all directions and follow directions exactly as they are written. • Never perform investigations your teacher has not authorized. • When in doubt, ask your teacher
![• Take care not to spill any materials, but if a spill does • Take care not to spill any materials, but if a spill does](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-5.jpg)
• Take care not to spill any materials, but if a spill does occur ask your teacher about proper cleanup. Never pour chemicals or other substances into sink or trash container. • Never eat, drink, or bring food into the lab. • Report all accidents immediately, no matter how minor. • Be aware of the location of the first-aid kit, fire blanket, and eye wash station.
![Heating and Fire Safety • Never heat a chemical you are not instructed to Heating and Fire Safety • Never heat a chemical you are not instructed to](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-6.jpg)
Heating and Fire Safety • Never heat a chemical you are not instructed to heat. A chemical that is harmless when cool can be • Never reach over an open dangerous when flame. heated. • When heating a test tube • Maintain a clean work or bottle, point the area and keep all opening away from you materials away from and others. flames. • Never heat a closed container.
![Using Chemicals Safely • Never mix chemicals for “the fun of it”. • Never Using Chemicals Safely • Never mix chemicals for “the fun of it”. • Never](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-7.jpg)
Using Chemicals Safely • Never mix chemicals for “the fun of it”. • Never touch, taste, or smell a chemical unless instructed to do so by your teacher. • Use only those chemicals needed for the investigation. • Dispose of all chemicals as instructed by your teacher.
![General Equipment • Never use broken or chipped glassware. Of glassware breaks, notify your General Equipment • Never use broken or chipped glassware. Of glassware breaks, notify your](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-8.jpg)
General Equipment • Never use broken or chipped glassware. Of glassware breaks, notify your teacher and dispose of the broken glass as instructed. • Handle scalpels or razor blades with extreme care. Always cut material away from you. • Always clean up your station and wash your hands after every experiment.
![Which material should be disposed of after a lab, rather than being reused or Which material should be disposed of after a lab, rather than being reused or](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-9.jpg)
Which material should be disposed of after a lab, rather than being reused or recycled? • • Test tube that held salt water Cotton swab used to collect cheek cells Scalpel used to dissect plant specimens Large opened bottle of rubbing alcohol
![Which statement applies to any laboratory situation? • Clear liquids in sterile glassware can Which statement applies to any laboratory situation? • Clear liquids in sterile glassware can](http://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image/4a4e4378036200fd392c91d2afa63906/image-10.jpg)
Which statement applies to any laboratory situation? • Clear liquids in sterile glassware can be considered safe to drink. • Clean up a broken mercury thermometer with wet paper towels and dispose in trash. • Safety goggles are unnecessary if prescription glasses are worn. • Do not pour solution down the sink without teacher permission
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Lab equipment • Beaker
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