Labsafety

Slide 1: Lab Safety

Slide 3: • Study laboratory procedures prior to class. • Never perform unauthorized experiments.

Slide 4: • Keep your lab bench organized and free of apparel, books, and other clutter.

Slide 6: • Tie back long hair. • Do not wear loose sleeves as they tend to get in the way. • Wear closed

Slide 7: • Wear lab coats during all laboratory sessions. • Wear safety goggles during all laboratory sessions. • Wear gloves when using chemicals that irritate or can be absorbed through the skin.

Slide 9: First Aid Know how to use the safety shower, eye wash, fire blanket and first aid kit.

Slide 10: AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS •Never taste or "sniff" chemicals. •Never draw materials in a pipette with your mouth.

Slide 11: • When heating substances in a test tube, point the mouth away from people. • Never carry dangerous chemicals or hot equipment near other people.

Slide 12: Other Precautions • Never eat, drink, or bring food into the laboratory. 

Slide 13: No Playing Around in the Lab

Slide 14: Place Broken Glass in Appropriate Containers

Slide 15: • Turn off burners and electrical appliances when you leave the lab.

Slide 16: BEFORE AND AFTER LAB