Lab Safety Flashcards
Wear Goggles
Your eyesight cannot be replaced
Stand up during hands on activities
Allows to move quickly away from danger
Prevents spilled chemicals from landing in your lap and your clothes
No loose hair, sleeves, or jewelry
Dangling items can knock over glassware hazardous chemicals, or burning items
Hair and clothing can land in chemicals, which then can get in skin
Loose hair and clothing can catch on fire near flames or hot plates
Read Directions
Think
No unauthorized experimentations
You endanger yourself and others if you don’t know what your doing
Electric Safety:
Dry hands and protected cords
Prevents Electric Shock
Keeps electric devices tipping over or falling
Clean up spills right away
Prevents accidental chemical burns(acid and water looks alike)
Prevents falls
Never leave open flames or hot plates unattended
Hot plates may not look hot
Small flames can be hard to see in a bright light
Prevents accidental burns and fires
Never inhale directly from a chemical container; instead waft it to war you with your hand
Prevents chemical burns inside nasal passages and sinuses
Always tell a teacher about a mishap, however small
There may be a safety issue that hasn’t been explained to you, but you need to know
No Eating or Drinking in the Lab
Chemicals could be spilled in or on your food
Food and drinks can also absorb chemicals from the air
Many chemicals have to taste or odor
Lab chemicals can be poisonous or fatal in minute quantities
