Laboratory Safety Integrated Science Mr Machol Why are

Laboratory Safety Integrated Science Mr. Machol

Why are we starting with this? • Lab Safety is paramount in this class • In order to participate in lab you will need to pass the lab safety test with a 90% or better • This is the ONLY quiz or tests where retakes are offered… – Retake will not improve your score, but will allow you to participate in lab

1. The Golden Rule ALWAYS FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!

2. Wear Safety Goggles Place goggles on before lab starts and remove after clean up is complete

3. Enter lab with permission Never begin a laboratory expirement without permission from your teacher - Where is the lab?

4. Never eat or drink in the lab Never eat or drink during a lab - Classroom policies a few exceptions…

5. Know the location of safety equipment • • Fire extinguisher Safety shower Fire blanket Eye wash

6. Report all accidents immediately In case of: • Fire • Spills • Breakage • Or any other accident, do not hesitate to call for help

7. Chemical Spills 1. If you spill on yourself: – Call for teacher – Wash it off immediately with LOTS of water 2. If you spill on something: – Call teacher first – Usually clean up with water

8. In case of fire 1. If you catch on fire: – – Call for help Stop, drop, and roll Use safety shower Never run! 2. If someone else catches on fire: – – Call for help Smother with safety blanket Use the safety shower Do not use the fire extinguisher! 3. If fire breaks out in the room: – – Tell Mr. Machol IMMEDIATELY! Follow school fire-drill procedure

9. In case of a Burn • Call for help • Turn on cold water and place the burned area underneath the water • DO NOT pull off any loose skin • Use ice pack to remove heat

10. Open flames When working with an open flame: 1. Wear goggles 2. Tie back long hair 3. Take off loose clothing and jewelry 4. Keep all material, especially flammable, away from flame 5. Never leave a flame (a Bunsen burner) unattended.

11. Study the Procedure Be sure to understand the hazards in the lab you are performing before doing the lab * ALL LABS whether pre-lab quiz or not

12. Working with chemicals 1. Always wear your safety goggles 2. Check the label twice before taking a chemical 3. Never taste a chemical 4. Never mix chemicals unless directed to do so 5. Always waft when smelling 6. Wash a chemical spill off immediately 7. Wash your hands with soap after using chemicals

13. Heating Safety 1. Turn off heat sources when not in use 2. Do not look directly into glassware that is heating 3. Use tongs to pick up hot glassware 4. Use only Pyrex and Kimax for heating 5. Use aluminum trays to heat solids 6. Do not pour hot liquids into plastic containers 7. Never use cracked or broken glassware for heating 8. Give hot containers at least 2 minutes to cool on the ring stand before touching or washing

14. Always work in a responsible manner 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No horsing around No fooling around No running around No throwing items Always be responsible and respectful 6. Do not touch equipment or chemicals until you have been given permission 7. Always clean up after yourself 8. You break it, you buy it

Questions about Lab Safety? The End