safety awareness in metro science labs. students should never be in the lab unsupervised. if the...
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Students should never be in the lab unsupervised.
If the teacher needs to leave the lab you should stop working until they return
For safety and security concerns labs will be locked when not in use
NO food or drinks are allowed in the labs
The use of chemicals and biological microorganisms is not a
safe environment for things the students might be eating or drinking.
This includes instructors and students.
No students in the prep areas
Please do not enter the prep room areas.
These are work areas for faculty and lab assts.
If you need a teacher or lab asst. please knock.
Accidents
Inform your instructor of any and all accidents no matter what.
They will help you determine what action to take.
Posted Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency phone numbers are posted in both the lab and lecture room
Usually cell phones are also available.
Should you use a cell phone or a land line to call 911 if needed.
Fires
If you do have a fire inform your instructor immediately
Small fires can be smothered with a watch glass or other non-flammable lid. For a large fire pull the fire alarm A fire blanket and extinguishers
are in the lab
Chemicals in the Lab
Some may be corrosive, flammable, irritants or may cause another type of hazard
Do not contaminate bottles of chemicals
Chemical Disposal
Correct disposal directions will be provided by your instructor
Always ask – just don’t dump chemicals down the drain.
MSDS Sheets
= Material Safety Data Sheets= give complete info about all chemicals= need to be in a location that is always accessible
Disposal of broken glass Inform your instructor if you break
a piece of glassware. They will assist in cleaning it up. All broken glass goes in the “Glass Disposal” boxes located in
the labs. NEVER put broken glass in the
trash cans.
Wear goggles!
Eyes can be damaged by Particle impact Damaging radiation Liquid contact
Can happen in any class – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Care of goggles Goggles should be
clean when you take them from the cabinet.
Clean the lenses w/lens wipes only
Clean the plastic part that sets against your face w/an alcohol wipr
Something to ponder…
“You can eat with false teeth You can dance with a wood leg
BUTYou can not see with a glass eye.”
Appropriate attire must be worn
No open-toed shoes or bare midriffs
Must wear socks w/open healed shoes
Sleeves should be pushed up or snug around the wrist (nylon melts)
Protective clothing (lab coats & aprons are available)
Emergency Shut Offs
For Gas – under sink of instructors desk at front of the room
For Gas & Electric –Red button in main hall
Gas and Electric Supply Shut OffsThese will be different for each lab setting
There is usually a main shut off button (which shuts off gas AND electricity to the labs)
AND/OR there may also be a shut off where the main gas line comes into the lab like under one of the main sinks or hoods.
“Cleanliness is next to Godliness”
Clean up your glassware at the end of lab Once glassware is removed from the
shelves for use during a lab, it should NOT be returned to the shelves
It should be rinsed and placed in the drying area
Lab staff will re-shelve the glassware