Transcript Lab Safety - Ms. Morgan's Science Spot

8/7/14
LAB SAFETY NOTES
INB P. 9 - 10
Copy today’s standard and sponge onto p. 9 in your INB. Remember to give
EVERY page a date, title, and page number.
Standard: S7CS2 – Students will use standard safety practices for all
classroom lab and field investigations.
Sponge: Respond to the following question in 3-4 COMPLETE sentences.
Why is lab safety important? Give examples where appropriate.
Glue the Lab Safety Notes handout to p. 10 in your INB. Complete your
notes as we discuss the Lab Safety PowerPoint.
Why Safety First?
In your notes, describe why you think
lab safety is a priority in this classroom.
Safety First!
Leave lunch for later…
Never eat or taste anything in the lab.
General Rules
Always follow the teacher’s
directions.(Even if he looks like this.)
General Rules
If you don’t understand the
instructions, ask questions.
General Rules
Horseplay and goofing off are not
tolerated in the lab.
General Rules
• Do not hold things in
your hands while
cutting; instead,
place it on a flat
surface.
• Do not walk or run
with sharp objects.
• Cut away from
yourself and others.
• Be very careful!
Sharp objects can
cause serious injury.
Sharp Object Safety
• You must wear safety goggles
while working with chemicals.
Regular eyewear is not
sufficient.
• Many chemicals also require
you to wear gloves and a lab
apron.
• Some chemical containers
must also be handled with
tongs.
Chemical Safety
• Before using a chemical, check the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for
information on how to use and not to use the substance.
Chemical Safety
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Chemical Safety
Your teacher should
have a copy of the
MSDS for every
substance you use in
the lab. You can also
find the MSDS of
substances online.
• Pull long hair back in a
ponytail.
• Move hot items with tongs
or heavy gloves.
• Do not put face or hands
over boiling liquids.
• Make sure all containers are
made of heat-proof glass.
• Wear goggles.
Fire and Heat Safety
• Careful with hot liquids.
• Do not point containers at
others while being heated.
• Keep all other materials away
from heat source.
• Turn off heat source when
finished.
• Allow glassware plenty of
time to cool before handling.
Fire and Heat Safety
• Do not leave cords where
people could trip over them.
• Keep cords or any electronics
away from water.
• Do not touch electrical cords
with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the cord to
unplug; pull on the plug itself.
Electrical Safety
• You need to throw away
chemicals.
• An injury has occurred.
• Something in the lab is
broken.
• Someone is putting others
in danger.
8/7/14 LAB SAFETY COMIC STRIP
INB P. 11
Glue the Lab Safety Comic Strip instructions to page 11 in your INB.
Your comic strip is due on Monday, August 11th 