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Safety in Science. Safety:. The state of being free of danger or injury Always follow directions given by your teacher. How do we stay safe ?. Always follow directions Always follow the rules Obey the safety symbols Use equipment correctly Follow correct procedures. Safety Symbols.
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Safety: • The state of being free of danger or injury • Always follow directions given by your teacher
How do we stay safe ? • Always follow directions • Always follow the rules • Obey the safety symbols • Use equipment correctly • Follow correct procedures
Safety Symbols Animal Safety • Be careful when handling live animals • Wash your hands well after handling
Eye protection • Wear safety goggles when using chemicals, heating devices or projectiles • Avoid wearing contact lenses in the lab • If an accident occurs tell the teacher immediately and flush with running water for at least 15 minutes
Caustic Substances • If chemical gets on skin or clothing or in eyes, rinse immediately and tell the teacher • In case of spill, tell teacher, do NOT clean it up yourself
Chemicals • Always use caution • Never mix unless told to do so by teacher • NEVER TASTE, TOUCH OR SMELL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY TOLD TO DO SO
Chemicals • Never transfer substances by sucking on a pipet or straw; use a suction bulb • Never return used chemicals to original container • Follow instructions for proper disposal
Clothing Protection • Secure loose clothing, remove dangling jewelry • Do not wear open toed shoes • Wear a lab coat to protect clothes • If a spill gets on your clothes, rinse it immediately while notifying your teacher
Electrical Safety • Do not use equipment with damaged cords • Make sure the equipment is in the off position before plugging it in or out • Never use an electrical appliance near water • Don’t let cords hang over table or lay across your work surface
Explosion Safety • Use flammable liquids in small amounts • Never bring chemicals into school • When working with a flammable liquid, make sure no one is using an open flame, or heat source
Glassware Safety • Check the condition– no chips or cracks • DO NOT PICK UP BROKEN GLASS, TELL TEACHER IF ACCIDENT OCCURS AND GLASS IS BROKEN
Hand Safety • Wear heat resistant gloves when told to do so • Use tongs when heating test tubes • Always wear protective gloves when handling chemicals
Heating Safety • Avoid wearing hair spray or hair gel on lab days • When heating materials in a test tube, always angle the opening away from your eyes • Know the fire evacuation routes • Always use the proper glassware when heating
Plant Safety • DO NOT EAT ANY PART OF A PLANT OR SEED IN THE LAB • Wash hands thoroughly after handling • When outside do not pick wild plants unless teacher instructs you to do so
Sharp Objects • Be extremely careful when using knives and other sharp instruments • Never use a double-edged razor
Waste Disposal • Clean and decontaminate all work surfaces • Dispose of broken glass, contaminated sharp objects and biological materials in special containers