Safety and

Rules of
the Lab
Use Your Head
Exercise Caution and
Good Judgment
Follow all instructions
given by the teacher
Notify the teacher
immediately regarding
any accident or unsafe
areas

Use Your Head
Read lab instructions before beginning
Always follow lab procedures exactly
Never do an unauthorized experiment


Personal Protective Equipment
PPE
Wear safety goggles when
working with chemicals, heating
devices or if possibility of flying
debris

If you wear contact
lenses let your
teacher know

Personal Protective Equipment
Lab aprons must be worn
during all labs to help protect
your clothing from chemical
spills or splashes.


Personal Protective Equipment
Closed-toed shoes must be
worn on lab day.


If you forget you
will be very fashionable
in the rubber boots that
we have in the
classroom!
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet


A material safety data sheet (MSDS) is a form
containing data regarding the properties of a particular
substance
YOU SHOULD ALSO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE
NFPA DIAMOND DIAGRAM (NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION)
Protect Yourself
Lab Safety Rules
1. Know the locations of first aid kit,
eyewash, and fire extinguisher.
2. Wear eye protection whenever glassware
or solutions are heated or fumes may be
present. Use goggles and other PPE as
indicated by the instructor.
3. Assume all chemicals are dangerous.
Clean spills and surfaces immediately.
Dispose of chemicals properly.


Protect Yourself
Lab Safety Rules
4. Avoid inhaling chemical fumes.
5. No eating, or drinking in the lab.
6. Never touch any lab equipment with your
mouth.
7. Avoid wearing loose clothing and jewelry.
Long hair should be tied back. Do not
wear sandals or open-toe shoes.
8. Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY. Report
any incidents to your instructor.

In Case of Accident

In case of emergency
in which a chemical
goes into ones eye,
use the eyewash
station
Flush in water for 15
mins. and notify the
teacher

Protect Yourself
Hand Safety
If a chemical spills on your skin, notify the
teacher and rinse with water for 10-15 minutes
Wash hands after every lab


Handle
glassware,
sharp tools
and heated
containers
carefully


Sharp Objects








Notify teacher if you get cut
Broken glass and sharp objects
do not go in trash cans
There is a broken glass
container in the back of the
room.
Electrical Safety
Only electrical plugs
are to be placed into
an electrical outlet
Unplug electrical
equipment after use
Keep all electrical
cords, wires, and
appliances
away from
water
Engage in.
practical jokes
horse play
rough house

You Should Never
In case of an emergency
Know the locations of:
fire extinguisher
eyewash
station
first aid kit




If you spill a harmful
chemical on yourself or in
your eyes, start rinsing
immediately and send your
partner to get teachers help
Remember to


Stay at your work station
Maintain a clean work area
Read and follow all directions
Report any spills, accidents,
or injury to the teacher
immediately
Clean and put away all equipment
at the end of the
lab period
Dispose of waste products
according to instruction