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.
