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LAB SAFETY

Lab Safety. Proper handling of equipment and chemicalsPrevents harm to self, others and property . WHAT IS IT?. THE PRACTICE OF HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICALS ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC METHODS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING HARM TO YOURSELF, OTHERS AND PROPERTY.. What is it?. Proper handling of equipment and chemicals Prevents harm to yourself, others, property.

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LAB SAFETY

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    1. LAB SAFETY

    3. WHAT IS IT? THE PRACTICE OF HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICALS ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC METHODS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING HARM TO YOURSELF, OTHERS AND PROPERTY.

    4. What is it? Proper handling of equipment and chemicals Prevents harm to yourself, others, property

    5. BASIC LAB PRINCIPLES WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR NO FOOD OR DRINK USE EYE WASH & SAFETY SHOWER MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

    6. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) SAFETY GLASSES (PROTECTS EYES) GLOVES (NOT ALL GLOVES ARE THE SAME) (PROTECTS HANDS) LAB COAT OR LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (PROTECTS ARMS AND TORSO) LONG PANTS (PROTECTS LEGS) STURDY SHOES (NO FLIP-FLOPS OR SANDALS) (PROTECTS FEET)

    7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety glasses Gloves Lab coat/long-sleeved shirt Long pants Sturdy shoes

    8. PROTECTS FROM WHAT? Chemical spills CORROSIVE (PH < 2 OR >12) HOT LIQUIDS BIOHAZARDS

    9. KEEP AREA CLEAR & CLEAN REMOVE ALL BACKPACKS, COATS ETC. FROM WORK AREA TO PREVENT TRIPS & FALLS CLEAN UP ALL SPILLS, PAPER SCRAPS, AND GLASSWARE TO PREVENT CUTS, BURNS AND FIRE LAB INSTRUCTOR WILL GIVE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING UP SPILLS

    10. Keep Area Clear and Clean No backpacks, obstructive materials Clean up glassware, paper and spills Consult instructor on chemical spill clean-up

    11. FOOD & DRINK NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE LABORATORY NO FOOD OR DRINK IS TO BE STORED IN LAB REFRIGERATORS

    12. Food & Drink No food or drink in laboratories or lab refrigerators

    13. EYE WASH IF YOU GET CHEMICALS IN YOUR EYES FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. CALL 811. LOCATED AT LAB SINK

    14. Eye wash Flush eyes with water for 15 mins Seek medical attention Call 811

    15. SAFETY SHOWER IF YOU SPLASH CHEMICALS ON YOURSELF GO TO THE SAFETY SHOWER AND RINSE YOURSELF FOR 15 MINUTES. CALL 811. LOCATED IN LAB OR IN HALL OUTSIDE LAB

    16. Safety shower If you spill chemicals on yourself: Rinse off body part for 15 mins Seek medical attention Call 811

    17. PROPER METHODS FOR USING….GLASSWARE MAKE SURE GLASSWARE IS NOT CRACKED LABEL ALL BEAKERS, FLASKS, TEST TUBES, ETC. WITH WHAT IS IN THEM.

    18. GLASSWARE-CON’T CLEAN ALL GLASSWARE USING A LABORATORY DETERGENT (ALCONOX) AND TAP WATER. RINSE SEVERAL TIMES AND FOR FINAL RINSE USE A SMALL AMOUNT OF DEIONIZED WATER. THE GLASSWARE IS CLEAN IF NO WATER DROPLETS ADHERE TO THE CLEAN PART OF THE GLASSWARE NEVER DISPOSE OF BROKEN GLASS IN THE TRASH. PLACE IN BROKEN GLASS BOX

    19. Glassware Use detergent and water to clean glassware Use deionized water for last rinse Dispose broken glass in separate container

    20. USING CHEMICALS READ CONTAINER LABEL AND MSDS BEFORE USING IMPORTANT-DO NOT PUT EXCESS CHEMICALS BACK INTO BOTTLE. YOU CAN CONTAMINATE THE CHEMICAL POSSIBLY CAUSING A BAD REACTION THE NEXT TIME THE CHEMICAL IS USED.

    21. Using chemicals Read MSDS and container label before using Dispose of all excess chemicals Prevent chemical contamination

    22. CHEMICALS-DISPOSAL DO NOT POUR CHEMICALS DOWN THE DRAIN-PLACE IN SPECIFIC WASTE CONTAINERS. EPA AND THE CITY OF DES MOINES HAVE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF LABORATORY CHEMICALS. (Criminal penalties and big fines if you do it wrong)

    23. WORKING IN FUME HOOD CHECK AIR FLOW BY TAPING A PIECE OF PAPER TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE FUME HOOD SASH. THE PAPER SHOULD BE PULLED TOWARD THE INSIDE OF THE HOOD. BE CAREFUL NOT TO HAVE PAPER PULLED INTO HOOD FAN AS IT CLOGS THE DUCTS.

    24. FUME HOODS – CON’T USE THE HOOD WHEN WORKING WITH HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS TO PREVENT INHALATION OF FUMES THAT MAY HARM YOU CLOSE SASH AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT INJURY IN CASE OF AN EXPLOSION.

    25. NEVER WORK ALONE IN THE LAB WHAT CAN HAPPEN ?

    26. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS READ BEFORE USING A CHEMICAL THEY GIVE YOU IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE USE, HAZARDS AND DISPOSAL OF THE CHEMICAL LOCATED IN LAB AND ON INTERNET

    27. MSDS – CON’T MSDSs PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Mfg. Name Emergency Contact Info Product Name Hazardous Ingredients Physical Properties Fire Fighting info. Reactivity information Personal Protective equip. Waste disposal info. Environmental/ Regulatory Info

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