Classroom Safety

Safety Equipment

Safety Equipment

Chemical Spills

• Can cause chemical burns• Notify teacher, but stay as far as possible from

the spill

Broken Glass

• Can cause cuts• Notify the teacher if there are chemicals in the

glass• If no chemicals, sweep up with dustpan and

broom• Dispose in the BROKEN GLASS container

Burning Chemicals

• Can lead to burns• Step back and notify teacher, then deal with it

specifically.

Fire

• Needs 3 things to keep burning• Fuel• Oxygen• Spark• Cut off one, and it will go out.• Usually it is the oxygen.

Fire in a container

• Put a cover over the container (watchglass)• This removes the oxygen.

Fire on lab bench

• It should go out itself, but if not. Carefully smother it with a fire blanket

Uncontrolled fire

• Evacuate the room• use fire extinguisher if trained.• Pull the fire alarm

Chemicals on Hands

• Can cause chemical burns• Wash off immediately with fast running water

and use neutralization solution if chemical is an acid or base.

Smelling Chemicals

• Can lead to injured nasal passages• Dilute if the smell is too potent• Wafting technique ONLY

Bunsen Burners

• Can lead to fire and burns• Tie hair back• Don’t keep Bunsen burner gas on if you

cannot get the burner to start. Turn it off and let it air

SAFETY IS NUMBER ONE!

• Always keep yourself and others safe• Wear closed toe shoes• Tie hair back• Remove any long jewelry• If clothing is loose, secure it

Classroom Rules