Safety Precautionary Measures for Elelmentary

3. • "I didn't mean to" and "It wasn't my fault" are
two
statements that have no place in the lab.
• Horse-play will not be tolerated.
• Lack of pre-lab preparation is the main threat
to safety in our lab.
• At the beginning of each lab period, you will be
given a chance to ask questions.

5. 1. Wear safety
glasses/googles
2. Tie back long hair

6. 3. Store chemicals on
shelves with label.
4. Keep bags away from
burner.

7. 5. Turn off gas when not
in use.
6. Light bunsen burner
on orange "safety
flame.

8. 7. Wash hands after
handling chemicals.
8. Keep a fire
extinguisher handy.

9. 9. Wipe up spills in
laboratory.
10. Keep reactive
metals in jars filled
with oil.

10. KNOW THE BASICKNOW THE BASIC
WARNING SIGNSWARNING SIGNS
ANDAND
SYMBOLS!SYMBOLS!

11. Indicates that a material is
poisonous if inhaled or
ingested.
Indicates that a material
is flammable.
Indicates that a material is
corrosive. To prevent
contact with the skin, the
user must wear PPE.
Indicates biohazardous
materials are in the area and
are potentially infectious to
humans. Sign must be posted in
areas & on containers of such
materials.
Indicates radioactive materials
are located in the area. Similar
sign is used for x-ray equipment.
First aid
symbol.
Fire
extinguisher
location.
Electricity
hazard