lab safety

Lab Coat

Must be worn before entering the lab

Safety Glasses

Protect eyes from chemical splashes contact lenses are not allowed

Instructor Presence

Required before any lab work begins

Eating, Drinking, Smoking

Not allowed in the lab

Hand Washing

Mandatory before leaving the laboratory

Mouth Pipetting

Prohibited, use pipette fillers instead

Fire Extinguishers

Available for putting out small fires

Eye Wash Station

Used for rinsing eyes in case of chemical exposure

First Aid Kit

Contains medical supplies for minor injuries

Fume Hood

Required when working with

fumes from acids

Poisonous gas

Explosive materials

Particles from powder

strong bad smelling

Irritating chemicals

Waste materials.

Chemical Waste Disposal

Must be done as instructed; some waste liquids require special handling

Solid Waste

Must not be thrown in sinks; use designated disposal containers

Broken Glassware

Must be disposed of in designated glass waste bins

Bunsen Burner

Should never be left unattended while lit

Heating Test Tubes

Point the open end away from yourself and others

Keeping Workspace Clean

Necessary to ensure safety and efficiency

Fire Alarm Intermittent Sound

Stay alert but do not leave unless instructed

Fire Alarm Continuous Sound

Evacuate immediately through the nearest exit door to the assembly point (green)

if you meet smoke or obstacles in your way out

go to the nearest clear exit

Do Not Use Lifts

Always take stairs in case of fire

Emergency Contacts

Fire Brigade, Ambulance, and Police for emergencies

Closed Shoes

Required to prevent injuries from spills and falling objects

Hand Washing

Essential after handling chemicals and before leaving the lab

Fire Extinguishers carbon dioxide gas/foam

Used to put out small fires in the laboratory

big fire

call the fire brigade the number is on the poster for safety instructions

fire blankets

Used to smother small fires or wrap around a person if their clothing catches fire.

Emergency shower

Used to rinse off hazardous chemicals, flames, or other contaminants from the body

Hospital Emergency

Call Ambulance

Security Emergency

Call Police

Biological Senses

Sight – Seeing

Smelling

Touching

Hearing

Tasting

Common Sense