Lab safety summary -- Chemistry 11 By Nemo Jin

Lab safety summary -- Chem 11

Do's

--Listen carefully to all instructions that your teacher gives you.

--Read through the whole activity instruction before you start.

--Know where to find all safety equipment.

--Know all of the safety symbols (Go to part 4)

--Report to your teacher if any part of your body comes in contact with a dangerous substance or unknown  substance.

--Wear lab coats and safety goggles when you are doing experiments.

--Wear shoes that can protect your whole feet.

--Tie you hair back before you start.

--Clean and dry equipment and then put it away.

--Always wash your hands before you start and after you finish.

Don'ts

--Don't taste any substances!!!

--Don't smell any substances!!!

--Don't run in your classroom.

--Don't eat or drink in your classroom.

--Don't use broken glassware.

--Don't hold the containers close to your face.

--Don't touch any chemical substance.

--Don't listen to music.

--Don't start without your teacher's permission.

Safety Equipment

1. Fire extinguisher

2. Fire blanket

3. Eyewash 

4. Emergency shower

5. Acid-base neutralize solution

6. Safety goggles

7. Fume hoods

8. Lab Coats

WHMIS

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System has eight safety symbols to warn you about dangerous materials.