chem safety

1. Laboratory Etiquette

Always approach laboratory experiences in a serious and courteous manner.

2. Reporting Accidents

Report any accident to the teacher immediately, regardless of severity.

3. Emergency Equipment Locations

Know the location of emergency shower, eye/face wash fountain, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, fire alarm & exits.

4. Fire Drill Procedure

Know the proper fire drill procedure.

5. Storage Policy

Place personal items in the designated storage area; take only laboratory manuals and notebooks into the working area.

6. Authorized Activities

Perform only those laboratory activities for which permission and instructions have been given by the teacher.

7. Materials and Equipment Authorization

Use only materials and equipment authorized by the instructor.

8. Hair and Clothing Safety

Secured hair/loose clothing when using fire; flames should not be near flammable liquids.

9. Eye Protection

Wear appropriate eye protection as directed, especially during hazardous experiments.

10. Appropriate Apparel

Student clothing should be suitable for laboratory work, avoiding bulky jewelry and clothing.

11. Preparation for Labs

Prepare for each lab by reading instructions before starting; follow them closely.

12. Transporting Hot Equipment

Never carry hot equipment or dangerous chemicals through groups of students.

13. Chemical Safety

Never taste or touch chemicals unless instructed.

14. Eating and Drinking Prohibition

Eating or drinking in the laboratory is not permitted.

15. Testing for Odors

Test for chemical odors by waving your hand above the container and sniffing cautiously.

16.Reagent Disposal

Never pour reagents back into bottles or interchange caps.

17.Diluting Acids

Always pour acids into water, not the reverse.

18.Hand Hygiene

Keep hands away from face and wash hands thoroughly after laboratory work.

19.Burn First Aid

For burns from acids, wash with running water; for eye burns, irrigate for at least 15 minutes.

20.Label Checking

Check labels and equipment instructions carefully before use.

21.Work Area Cleanliness

Keep work areas clean.

22.Gas Burner Safety

Light gas burners only as instructed and exercise caution when using them.

23.Burned Material Disposal

Do not throw used matches into waste baskets; use a metal or ceramic container.

24.Heating Test Tubes

Do not look down into a test tube while heating or point it at others.

25.Laboratory Storage Access

Students are not permitted in storage or teacher work rooms without approval.

26.Solid Waste Disposal

Throw all solid waste in designated receptacles; do not use sinks.

27. Reporting Breakage

Report broken items to the instructor immediately.

28. Handling Broken Glass

Never handle broken glass with bare hands; use a counter brush and dustpan.

29. Electrical Safety

When removing an electrical plug, pull the plug, not the cord.

30. Chemicals Disposal

Dispose of hazardous liquids properly as per instructor's direction.

31. Electrical Safety Protocol

Ensure hands are dry before touching electrical switches, plugs, or outlets.

32. Chemical Storage Guidelines

All chemicals should be stored in labeled containers.

33. Cleaning Spill Kits

Spilled acids can be neutralized with sodium bicarbonate from spill kits.

34. Base Neutralization

Spilled bases can be made safe with acids like boric acid or vinegar from spill kits.