WednesdayAugust 29, 2012

(Lab Map; Importance of Safety Equipment; Material Safety Data

Sheets)

Please pick up a yellow half-sheet of paper, then write the following

question on one side of this paper:

Why is it important to know where to quickly find the safety equipment in

the laboratory?

Bell Ringer Wednesday, 8-29-12

… so there is not any lost time in dealing with a safety issue or

emergency.

Announcements• Please remember that we will

have our first Quiz on Friday.• Please have your science journal

by tomorrow – composition book, 3-ring binder, or spiral notebook.

Assignment Currently Open

Summative or

Formative?Date

Issued Date Due Date Into GradeSpeed

Final Day

ESS Class Information Sheet F 8/27 8/28

ESS Class Procedures and

ExpectationsF 8/27 8/29

Safety Contract F 8/28 8/30

Activity

Take your yellow half-sheet of paper and make a map of the

classroom. Draw and label all of the safety equipment in the

room.

Discussion

Let’s take a further look at the need for safety

equipment (especially goggles) in the chemistry

lab.

On your yellow sheet, please write the following question:Why is it necessary to strictly adhere to lab safety rules

when working in a science laboratory?

Play

… to decrease the chances of an injury.

MSDS Sheets

MSDS is a very widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data Sheet. A MSDS contains 

details of the hazards associated with a chemical, and gives information on its safe use.

MSDS sheets are kept in the backroom of this lab.

MSDS Sheets

Work with one of your SLC partners and share an MSDS Research Form.

Get one of the sample MSDS sheets from Mr. C.

Fill out the Research form using the MSDS sheet.

Be prepared to give a verbal presentation on the information that you discover.

Question:Why do you think the MSDS sheets should be kept in a place other than this lab or the chemical storeroom?

Wrap Up

Please turn in your yellow map and your

team’s MSDS Research Form before leaving

class today.