What’s wrong with this picture? Identify the safety rules that are being followed and those being broken

What’s wrong with this picture?

Identify the safety rules that are being followed and those being broken.

Top Ten Rules of SafetyTop Ten Rules of Safety

1. Always obtain your instructor’s permission to begin a lab.

2. Study the procedure and ask questions if you don’t understand something.

No matter how careful you are, accidents can happen. To be sure that you maintain safety in the science lab, it is a good idea to follow the Top Ten Rules of Safety:

Warning LabelsWarning Labels

What would happen to someone who accidentally got some of this chemical in their eyes?

If you were their lab partner, what would be the best thing to do to help?

MSDSMaterial Safety

Data Sheets

What chemicals are in this product?

What are some potential short term and long term affects of

using this chemical?

What type of chemical is this?

Is this chemical highly flammable?

3. Always wear goggles, a safety apron, and any other protective equipment necessary for the lab.

4. Always slant the mouth of a test tube you are heating away from yourself and others.

Top Ten Rules of SafetyTop Ten Rules of Safety No matter how careful you are, accidents can happen. To be sure that you maintain safety in the science lab, it is a good idea to follow the Top Ten Rules of Safety:

5. Never eat or drink anything in the lab. Never inhale chemicals. DO NOT taste any substance or draw any material into your mouth.

6. Wash any spills immediately and report it to your instructor.


7. Before you start any lab, be sure you know where safety equipment is stored –including the fire extinguisher, safety shower, fire blanket, first aid kit, and fire alarm.


P. A. S. S. P. A. S. S. To operate the fire extinguisher remember P-A-S-S

P - Pull the Pin A - Aim the hose at the base of the fire from 5-6

feet away. S - Squeeze the handle. S - Sweep the hose back and forth across the

fire.

On Fire?REMEMBER: Stop, Drop, & Roll!

8. Keep all materials away from open flames. If you have long hair tie it back.

9. If a fire should break out in the lab, or if your clothing catches fire, use a fire blanket or 9- A coat to smother it, then get under the safety shower immediately. NEVER RUN if you are on fire because it will make the flames stronger.


10. Report any accidents or injury to your instructor, no matter how minor or small they may be!


Appropriate Clothing

Wear:• Goggles/safety glasses• Closed-toed shoes• Clothing made of natural

based fiber such as cotton

• Tie back long hair

Do NOT Wear:• Sandals• Jewelry• Loose or Baggy clothing

Lab Safety Equipment

Safety Shower Safety GogglesEye Wash

Lab Safety Equipment

Fire

Extinguisher

Fire Blanket

Fume Hood

Lab Safety Symbols(Found in your textbook)

Glassware

Heat

Eye and Face

Sharps

Electrical

Animal

Chemical

Fire

Chemical Hazard Symbols and Definitions

• Flammable – Any substance that will burn if exposed to an open flame.

• Explosive – A substance that may explode if exposed to heat or flame.


• Toxic/Poison – A substance that can lead to death if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed by the skin.

• Corrosive – A substance that can destroy or burn living tissue and can eat away at other materials.


• Irritant - A substance that causes inflammation upon contact with skin or mucous membranes.

• Environmental - Substances that are harmful to the environment. They must be disposed of properly, not washed down the drain.

Accidents and Injuries

• Report ALL accidents and injuries to your teacher immediately!!!

• Be aware of safety hazards associated with each chemical you use.

• Eye accident – Wash the eye with copious amounts of water for at least 15 min.

• Fire Burns – Stop, Drop, and be covered with a fire blanket or soaked with water. Do not remove clothing stuck to victim. Get medical attention immediately.

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What’s wrong with this picture? Identify the safety rules that are being followed and those being broken