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Lab Safety

Lab Safety. CP Chemistry. Know the safety equipment. Eye wash fountain Safety shower Fire extinguisher Emergency exits Emergency Gas Shut Off. Know where the safety equipment is. Label your safety equipment map. Always follow directions!. Whether they are verbal or written directions!

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Lab Safety

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  1. Lab Safety CP Chemistry

  2. Know the safety equipment • Eye wash fountain • Safety shower • Fire extinguisher • Emergency exits • Emergency Gas Shut Off

  3. Know where the safety equipment is • Label your safety equipment map

  4. Always follow directions! • Whether they are verbal or written directions! • Do not “try” your own experiments! • Read then reread the directions or chemicals you are handling

  5. PROTECT YOUR EYES • Always wear GOGGLES!

  6. Wear appropriate protective clothing • Do not wear loose clothing to lab • It may dip into chemicals or into an open flame • Tie back loose hair • Closed toe shoes • Closed toe shoes protect your feet from broken glass and spills

  7. No eating or drinking! • Do not eat or drink at lab to ensure you do not ingest any chemicals • NO chewing gum • Do not apply makeup/chapstick at lab

  8. Do not smell any chemicals directly! • If told to smell, waft the vapors • DO NOT put your nose to the beaker

  9. No horseplay or practical jokes • Lab is a place for serious work! • Do not endanger anyone else because you are immature!

  10. Know when to say something! • If you spill something and are uncertain about it tell your teacher! • No matter how small or big! • If glassware breaks, let your teacher know immediately!

  11. At the end of lab… • Clean up your lab station and place items in the correct place • Wipe down your lab station with paper towels and soap • Wash your hands with soap and water before exiting

  12. Know how to dispose of waste • Dispose of all waste materials according to your instructional procedure or your teacher’s instructions ? ? ? ?

  13. Can you tell the difference between a hot and cold beaker? • NO! • Always use tongs, gloves, or hot hands when handling hot glassware!

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