Laboratory Safety

Laboratory Safety

Cornea damaged by

chemical splash without

goggles.

Objectives1. Recognize safety equipment

including fire extinguisher, fire blanket, first aid kit, gas & electrical shut off valves, emergency exits, eye wash, safety shower, and vent hood by identifying the piece of equipment, its location, and its function.

2. Recognize appropriate attire by identifying errors or suggesting remedies for the scenario or picture.

Objectives

3. Given a scenario, picture or description apply basic lab safety rules by identifying the proper safety method or ethical treatment for the situation.

4. Make wise choices regarding disposal or recycling by identifying the appropriate safety method or disposal technique for the specific example.

10 Commandments of Lab1. Do not enter the lab or touch

anything in the lab without permission .

2. Follow all instructions (both written and teacher given). Be sure to ask questions if you do not understand!! DO NOT conduct any experiment unless you have teacher permission.

10 Commandments of Lab

3. Keep work area clean and uncluttered. (No backpacks, purses or unnecessary books in lab!)

10 Commandments of Lab4. Know the use and location of safety

equipment including: eyewash/safety shower, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Safety goggles and aprons are required for some labs.

Goggles and aprons should be worn anytime heat, chemicals or glassware are used.

10 Commandments of Lab• Eyewash— by back door;

use for chemical splashes; wash for 15-20 min towards outside of eye

• Safety Shower— by back door; use for chemical splashes or to put out fire

10 Commandments of Lab• Fire Extinguisher—

by Vent Hood; pull pin, aim towards base of fire, pull trigger

• First Aid Kit—Located next to Vent Hood contains bandaids, burn cream, etc.

10 Commandments of Lab• Fire Blanket—Located next

to Vent Hood; use to put out small fires or for a person on fire.

• Exits—front and back doors; use closest exit

• Emergency Call Button—located under TV; should only be used if Mr. Campbell is not conscious or he asks you to use it.

10 Commandments of Lab

Discuss with your Neighbor• How would you decide

whether to use a fire extinguisher, fire blanket or shower to put out a fire?

10 Commandments of Lab5. No food, gums or drinks in the lab.

Never taste or smell chemicals! Wash hands before leaving lab.

6. Report all accidents and spills to the teacher immediately. This includes broken glass and faulty equipment.

In an emergency call my name or come get me.

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7. Handle all living organisms in an ethical manner. Preserved biological materials are to be treated with respect and disposed of properly!

ETHICAL—with respectDo not cause harm to living specimens; Do not shake or

damage preserved specimens

10 Commandments of Lab8. Clean your lab table before

leaving. You must wait to be dismissed from lab. You will be dismissed when your table is clean.

When EVERYONE at your table is ready to be dismissed, raise your hand. Make sure you push in your chairs!!!!

10 Commandments of Lab

9. Dispose of lab materials properly. Do not put ANYTHING (except water) in the sinks without prior permission. Broken glass should be thrown away in the broken glass box (not the garbage can).

10 Commandments of Lab

10. NO HORSEPLAY OR FOOLING AROUND!

Lab Discipline Procedure

• Verbal Warning

• 30 minute detention and phone call home

• 45 minute detention and phone call home

• Office referral and phone call home

• Office referral. Permanent removal from lab. You will be required to complete alternate assignments to replace lab grades.

Lab Discipline Procedure

Flinn Safety Contract

• General Rules– #16—Wash Hands

– #19—Fire Drills

• Clothing– #23 and #26—Goggles and Aprons

– #24—Contacts

– #25—Clothes and Hair

• Accidents and Injuries– #29—Eyewash—20 minutes

• Handling Chemicals– #31—Smelling and Touching

Chemicals

• Handling Glassware and Equipment– #41—Broken Glass

– #44—Electrical Equipment

– #45—Chipped Glassware

– #48—Hot Glassware

Flinn Safety Contract

• Heating Substances– #51—Heating Test Tubes

– #53--Heating Test Tubes

Flinn Safety Contract

HOMEWORK

• Turn in Safety Contract Signature Page by Monday

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