A long time ago, in a classroom far, far away

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A long time ago, in a classroomfar, far away
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CHEMCLASS

• LESSON ISAFETY IN THE LABAs a new trimester
  begins we find ourselves watching the first of
  many slideshows we will witness this year.This
  presentation presents an overview of lab
  practices that we will observe to help keep us
  safe.Sit back, relax (the quiz isnt until
  tomorrow), and enjoy the show.

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The lab is a place for discovery and learning,
but...
safety is our first priority.
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Safety goggles rule!
Your eyes are important so please protect them!
Goggles dont make you look goofy - they make you
look smart.
I wear mine every chance I get.
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Lab coats or aprons are recommended and are also
quite fashionable.
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Other points about attire

• Contact lenses are discouraged
• Closed toe shoes and long pants should be worn in
  the lab
• Be aware of loose clothing, dangling jewelry and
  long hair

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Absolutely no food or drink in the lab.
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Follow directions.
NO UNAUTHORIZED EXPERIMENTS!!!
Ask your teacher if you would like to try a
different procedure.
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Never taste anything in the lab.
Never eat or drink using lab equipment.
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Do not directly smell a chemical.
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Gently waft the sample to your nose.
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Know where safety equipment is located and how to
use it.
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Fire blanket
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Fire extinguisher
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Eye- wash station
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Safety shower
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Notify your instructor in case of an accident or
spill.
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Keep your lab area clean and clear of unnecessary
items.
BAD
GOOD
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Excess reagents should never be returned to stock
bottles.
If you take too much, dispose of the excess.
Never put a pipette, spatula, or dropper into a
reagent bottle.
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Never leave burners unattended.
Be sure the gas valve is shut off when you are
done with a lab.
Never use an open flame when working with
flammable substances.
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When diluting an acid, always pour the acid into
the water.
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When heating a test tube, point it away from
yourself and others.
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After notifying your teacher, clean up spills and
broken glass immediately.
Dispose of broken glass and used chemicals
according to your teachers directions.
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Beware of hot glass - it looks exactly like cold
glass.
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If chemicals come into contact with your skin or
clothing, flush immediately with generous amounts
of water and consult with your teacher.
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Absolutely no horseplay in the lab.
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At the end of the lab leave a clean workstation.
Always wash your hands with soap and water after
a lab.
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Lets have a fun and safe year.And remember -
if in doubt, please ask a question.
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THE END
This presentation was created by Mr. Rylan Ricks
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