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.