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Safe Science
Having a Safe Attitude
Why is Safety Important
• Safety hazards exist in any laboratory.
• Must be aware and take precautions to
reduce risks of an accident.
• You can avoid accidents if you understand
how to use equipment and materials and
follow procedures properly.
Specific Safety Hazards
• Follow specific instructions to use
materials and equipment safely.
Chemicals
• Chemicals used in this course are
dangerous.
• Follow all rules to avoid accidents.
• 9 points – pg. 601
Heat Sources
• Use caution when using heat sources, and
never leave them unattended.
• Sources of heat: Bunsen burner, hot
plates and light bulbs.
• 9 points - pg. 601
Glass and Sharp Objects
• All glass ware must be handled with care,
breakage creates sharp edges and
splinters.
• 8 points – pg. 601 - 602
Electricity and Light
• Electric and lights source can give electric
shocks.
• All devices should be properly grounded.
• 9 points – pg. 602
Living things
• Living Things need to be respected and
not mistreated.
• During dissection, only complete the
requested procedures.
• Body fluids must be cleaned up and may
carry diseases.
• 4 points – pg. 602
Accidents Can Happen
• Be sure to notify your teacher if an
accident should occur.
• Cuts, chemical spills, burns or electrical
accident are a few examples.
• 5 points – pg. 602
Safety Conventions and Symbols
• Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS) Symbols.
– Compressed gas, dangerously reactive
material, oxidizing material, corrosive
material, biohazardous infectious material,
Flammable and combustible material,
poisonous and infectious material (serious
toxic or toxic effects)
• Hazardous Household Product Symbols
(HHPS)
– Type of Danger: Explosive, Corrosive,
Flammable, and Poisonous
– What Poses the Danger: Contents or
Container