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Barbie Safety Video• http://whs.eanes.k12.tx.us/department
s/science/chemistry/chemclub/safety%20video.mov
Laboratory Safety Issues
• Knowing the risks associated with each lab.
• Choosing the correct safety equipment and practices based on the lab.
• Knowing where the safety equipment is.
• Knowing the symbols associated with common lab equipment.
Safety Contracts• Safety contract are a non-
negotiable!• If you do not turn a signed
contract you will NOT be able to participate in any lab activities.
Safety Equipment
If a lab requires a specific piece of safety equipment it must be worn for the whole lab!
Personal Attire Issues• Tie back long hair and tuck into
collar.• Wear closed toes shoes• Confine loose clothing• Remove jewelry that may come
in contact with lab materials
Safety Foldable• Cut out your foldable according
to the teacher’s directions.• Glue the spine of your foldable
into your notebook leaving the flaps so you can write underneath it on your notebook. (See teacher example.)
Radioactivity• For sources defined as
dangerous sources capable of death or serious injury.
• Examples:– food irradiators – radio active elements– machines for cancer treatment– machines that use radioactive
materials inside of them
Flammable• A source that easily set
on fire; combustible.
• Examples:– Paper– Alcohol – Hydrogen gas
Corrosive• A corrosive material is a
highly reactive substance that causes obvious damage to living tissue.
• Examples:– Acids – Bases
Toxic• Having to do with
poison or something harmful to the body.
• Examples:– Bleach– Drain Cleaner– Aquarium chemicals
Eyewash Station• Eyes must be held open
while flushing• Eyes must be flushed
for at least 15 minutes.• Teacher must be
notified if eye wash is used!
First Aid Kit• The first aid kit is NOT
to be used for non-lab injuries! – Example: Blisters
caused by shoes, shaving cuts etc.
• Teacher must be notified if first aid kit is opened!
Fire Blanket• The fire blanket is to be
used if someone's clothing catches fire.
• You wrap the blanket around to smother the flames.
• DO NOT flap the person with the blanket
• Teacher must be notified!
Eye Protection• These icons in a lab
indicate eye protection must be worn.
• Do not remove eye protection until the lab is finished and the materials are put away.