Science 10-Safety Procedures

1. Science 10-Safety Procedures Semester 2, 2013

2. General Safety Guidelines • Act ________________and maturely in the lab. • ________ ________ others at all times. • Keep work area clean and uncluttered. Only have materials out that you need. • Dispose of all waste in the ___________________ place (as instructed by the teacher). • Make sure that all equipment is _________________ at the end of the lab.

3. Safety Reminders • 1. Read all directions before starting an experiment. • 2. Safety considerations in the science classroom demand responsible behavior at all times. • 3. Know the location of _____________ ________________________. • 4. _______________ alert the teacher in case of any accident. • 5. If a chemical reagent comes in contact with the skin rinse off immediately with large amounts of cold water for at least _________________. Please note that a concentrated acid spill should be wiped off first and then the area can be flushed thoroughly with water.

4. Safety Reminders • 6. If any foreign substance enters the eye, rinse the eye immediately for ____________________. • 7. If you wear contact lenses, notify the teacher. Some activities may require you to remove contact lenses. • 8. When instructed, wear safety ______________ and protective ___________________. • 9. Wear closed shoes during laboratory sessions. • 10. Long hair should be _________ _____________.

5. Safety Reminders • 11. Do not use cracked or chipped laboratory glassware. • 12. Chemicals are to be used in the lab only. • 13. Take only as much chemical as needed and ____________ return excess chemicals to the original container. • 14. Dispose of chemicals as directed by your teacher. • 15. ONLY do things that the teacher instructs you to do.

6. Safety Reminders • 16. Taste _________________ unless you are instructed to do so. • 17. Never ______, ________ or _______ ______ in the science classroom. • 18. Never enter the chemical storeroom without permission. • 19. Always clean off bench, table and sink after completion of an experiment. • 20. At the end of the laboratory session wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for a minimum of __________________.

7. Lab Apparel Concerns • Do not wear loose fitting sleeves, skirts etc. or open toe shoes. • Hair that is long enough to be put in an elastic must be put back in one. • Safety goggles are required for some labs and should stay on the whole time. • Lab aprons or gloves are sometimes required and should stay on the whole time.

8. Accident Procedures • Report all accidents or injuries to the teacher ____________________, even if you think it’s no big deal. • Should you come in contact with any chemicals be sure to go to the sink _____________________ to rinse with cold water. • The eye wash station is used for materials getting into your eyes; rinse for at least __________________________. • Clean up all spills _______________________. • Use a _____________ and __________ ___________ to clean up broken glass and dispose of it in the proper container.

9. WHMIS • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. • There are 8 symbols that you must recognize and be able to explain what each of them means.

10. WHMIS • _____________ ex. Helium, propane • _______________ ex: methane gas, acetone • _______________ ex: Chromic Acid • ________________________ (Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects) ex: cyanide

11. WHMIS • _______________ (Other Toxic Effects) ex: mercury, lead • ___________________ ex: needles • _________________ ex: degreaser • ________________ ex: pure sodium

12. Safety Rap Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJG0ir9nDtc

13. HHPS-Hazardous Household Product Symbols