Science 10-Safety Procedures

Semester 2, 2013

General Safety Guidelines Act ________________and maturely in the lab.

________ ________ others at all times.

Keep work area clean and uncluttered. Only have materials out that you need.

Dispose of all waste in the ___________________ place (as instructed by the teacher).

Make sure that all equipment is _________________ at the end of the lab.

Safety Reminders 1. Read all directions before starting an experiment.

2. Safety considerations in the science classroom demand responsible behavior at all times.

3. Know the location of _____________ ________________________.

4. _______________ alert the teacher in case of any accident.

5. If a chemical reagent comes in contact with the skin rinse off immediately with large amounts of cold water for at least _________________. Please note that a concentrated acid spill should be wiped off first and then the area can be flushed thoroughly with water.

Safety Reminders

6. If any foreign substance enters the eye, rinse the eye immediately for ____________________.

7. If you wear contact lenses, notify the teacher. Some activities may require you to remove contact lenses.

8. When instructed, wear safety ______________ and protective ___________________.

9. Wear closed shoes during laboratory sessions.

10. Long hair should be _________ _____________.

Safety Reminders 11. Do not use cracked or chipped laboratory glassware.

12. Chemicals are to be used in the lab only.

13. Take only as much chemical as needed and ____________ return excess chemicals to the original container.

14. Dispose of chemicals as directed by your teacher.

15. ONLY do things that the teacher instructs you to do.

Safety Reminders

16. Taste _________________ unless you are instructed to do so.

17. Never ______, ________ or _______ ______ in the science classroom.

18. Never enter the chemical storeroom without permission.

19. Always clean off bench, table and sink after completion of an experiment.

20. At the end of the laboratory session wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for a minimum of __________________.

Lab Apparel Concerns Do not wear loose fitting sleeves, skirts etc. or open toe

shoes.

Hair that is long enough to be put in an elastic must be put back in one.

Safety goggles are required for some labs and should stay on the whole time.

Lab aprons or gloves are sometimes required and should stay on the whole time.

Accident Procedures Report all accidents or injuries to the teacher

____________________, even if you think it’s no big deal.

Should you come in contact with any chemicals be sure to go to the sink _____________________ to rinse with cold water.

The eye wash station is used for materials getting into your eyes; rinse for at least __________________________.

Clean up all spills _______________________.

Use a _____________ and __________ ___________ to clean up broken glass and dispose of it in the proper container.

WHMIS

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.

There are 8 symbols that you must recognize and be able to explain what each of them means.

WHMIS _____________ ex. Helium, propane

_______________ ex: methane gas, acetone

_______________ ex: Chromic Acid

________________________ (Immediate & Serious Toxic Effects) ex: cyanide

WHMIS _______________ (Other Toxic Effects) ex:

mercury, lead

___________________ ex: needles

_________________ ex: degreaser

________________ ex: pure sodium

Safety Rap Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJG0ir9nDt

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HHPS-Hazardous Household Product Symbols