Lab Safety Slide 2 Accidents Occur When You Least Expect Them
Could these have been prevented? You Tube: Funny Accidents at home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW0XXxRBecQ Slide 3 Being in the Lab
Labs can be a fun and exciting learning environment. It is a
privilege for those who can follow instructions. Labs can be a very
dangerous place if people are careless and take things for granted.
Slide 4 Practicing Lab Safety You can enjoy science more often. You
gain the trust of your teacher. You keep yourself and others from
harm and even death. So lets begin Slide 5 What is wrong with this
picture? Slide 6 What can we do to prevent accidents? Be well
prepared. Actively seek signs of danger. Know the proper
procedures. Slide 7 10 Safety Rules 1. Get permission before
starting. 2. Study the procedures. 3. Use safety equipment like
goggles. 4. Always point materials away from you and other
students. 5. Never eat or drink in a lab; do not inhale or taste
any chemicals. Slide 8 10 Safety Rules 6. Know the location of
safety equipment and how to use it: fire extinguisher, fire
blanket, first aid kit, eyewash and fire alarm. 7. Be aware of open
flames; tie back long hair and loose clothing. 8. Never run if you
are caught on fire. 9. Keep area organized and clean. 10. Report
any incidences to the instructor, no matter how minor. Slide 9
Basic First Aid Always notify your instructor. Burns: apply cold
water. Cuts: stop bleeding by applying direct pressure. Cover cuts
with a clean dressing. Bruises: Apply cold compresses to bruises.
Fainting: Leave the person lying down. Loosen tight clothing and
dont crowd Slide 10 Basic First Aid Foreign matter in eye: Use the
eyewash station and flush with plenty of water. Poisoning: Note the
suspect poisoning agent FIRST then call teacher/poison control.
Inducing vomiting is not always the remedy. Chemicals on skin:
Flush with large amounts of water. Slide 11 Lab Clean-Up Turn off
water/gas. Unplug electrical devices. Return materials to their
proper places. Properly dispose of materials as instructed. Clean
your work area. Wash your hands!!! Slide 12 Top 7 Keys to Safety
Stick to these 7 tips and you wont have to worry about safety.
Stick to these 7 tips and you wont need first aid. Stick to these 7
tips and you can have fun in science this year! Slide 13 Top 7 Keys
to Safety #7: Be attentive to the task(s) at hand. Arbys zoo
commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcsA SoVN7DY Slide 14 Top
7 Keys to Safety #6: Always check the equipment. Slide 15 Top 7
Keys to Safety #5: Be attentive to those around you. Ninja partners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- j2YpMSSLh4 Slide 16 Top 7 Keys to
Safety #4: Keep your eye on the experiment. Slide 17 Top 7 Keys to
Safety #3: Dont leave your experiment unattended. Slide 18 Top 7
Keys to Safety #2: Keep your head on and ALWAYS inform your
instructor of any incidents no matter how minor. Slide 19 Top 7
Keys to Safety #1: Stay calm and dont panic, you might end up
injuring yourself.
