Safety in the Lab

Obj. 1 Demonstrate lab safety procedures

What will you learn ????

Safety Symbols Investigations in the lab Why safety is important

Safety Symbols

Disposal

Biological

Extreme temperature

Sharp object

Fume

Electrical

Irritant

Chemical

Toxic

Open flame

Eye safety

Clothing protection

Animal Safety

radioactivity

Disposal

Special disposal procedures need to be followed

Biological

Organisms or other biological materials that might be harmful to humans

Extreme Temperature

Objects that can burn skin by being too hot or too cold

Sharp object

Use of tool or glassware that can easily puncture or slice skin

Fume

Possible danger to respiratory tract from fumes

Electrical

Possible danger from electrical shock or burn

Irritant

Substance that can irritate the skin or mucous membranes of the respiratory tract

Chemical

Chemicals that can react with and destroy tissue and other material

Toxic

Substance may be poisonous if touched, inhaled, or swallowed

Open flame

Open flame may ignite flammable chemicals, loose clothing, or hair

Eye safety

Proper eye protection should be worn at all times by anyone performing or observing science activities

Clothing protection

This symbol appears when substances could stain or burn clothing.

Animal Safety

This symbol appears when safety of animals and students must be ensured.

Radioactivity

This symbol appears when radioactive materials are used.

Think Critically

You are going to use bleach in an investigation. Bleach can irritate your skin, damage your eyes, and stain you clothes. What safety symbols should be listed with this investigation? Explain why.

Investigations in the Lab Think before you act Get permission before you begin Know location of safety

equipment (i.e. eyewash station, fire extinguisher)

Find and follow all safety symbols

Never eat/drink or apply make-up in lab

Report all accidents/injuries immediately

Wash hands Put all material away as directed

Investigations in the Field

Rivers Farm fields Forests

Can you think of anymore examples?

Safety regulations MUST be followed in the field as well!!!!

Why is SAFETY so Important?

Decreases possibility of an accident Prepared when accidents occur

The MOST important aspect of an investigation is to conduct it SAFELY!

Review

Which of the following cannot protect you from splashing acid?

A. Goggles B. Fire extinguisherC. Apron D. Gloves

B. Fire extinguisher

WAY TO GO

What you learned

Safety Symbols Investigations in the lab Why safety is important

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