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Be aware of the toxicity of the chemicals and biological hazards of materials used in the lab. The safety library members area has numerous safety talk topics sheets ready for use for employee safety training to assist you in osha compliance. Since almost every lab uses chemicals of some sort, chemical safety rules are a must. Safe laboratory practice is based on understanding and respecting chemicals, not fearing them. Chemists understand that working with chemicals and developing new materials and chemical processes involve some degree of risk. Chapter 3 shows how you can manage the chemicals in your workplace. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal. Fuller guidance is available on the university safety office website at. Discuss the sources of risk in the lab, common safety practices, and the types of health concerns professionals might see. Find all safety equipment and an exit route from the classroom. School chemistry laboratory safety guide cdc pdf pdf 1. We have taught courses to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries, spanning different industries, including research, hightech. Laboratory knowhow handout general procedures and tips to being safe and successful in the chemistry laboratory.
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These worksheets should be handed out to participants if possible. Senators have joined the united mine workers of america call for msha action by introducing a new mine safety bill. Lab safety institute courses, osha training for chemical. Silver nitrate is toxic by ingestion, is corrosive to body tissues, and stains clothes and skin. The following regulations have been compiled for the safety of students performing experimental work in chemistry classes. Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and other accidents, as well as damage to the environment outside of the. All students at college park high school are to follow these regulations rather than any conflicting instructions in textbooks or laboratory. Safety glasses insulated gloves and warm clothing lab coat, closed shoes, long pants, long skirt or equivalent leg covering no shorts working with hot liquids, equipment andor open flames skin damage eye damage exhaust heat, good general ventilation safety. The purpose of this document is to inform the physics student of the basics of laboratory safety and point out the most common types of safety hazards in the physics laboratory. Review the types of students engage in chemical laboratory work everyday.
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Specific incidents in academic, industrial, and public settings emphasize the need for clear focus on safety throughout the chemistry. Chemical laboratory safety manual dalhousie university. Each day in the laboratory you are given the opportunity to confront the unknown and to understand it. You can wonder how things work, ask why and how, and then think of ways to answer your own questions. Organic chemistry laboratory safety regulations agreement and return it to the. Chemical laboratory safety and security the national academies. Laboratory safety mcdougal littell science laboratory safety contract laboratory safety story. As such he or she must effectively carry out the requirements of this manual. Given an sds, identify the substance, the hazards, and the appropriate ppe. Edit these single page safety training handouts to meet your specific safety training needs download either a microsoft word version or adobe pdf version. The document attempts to provide teachers, and ultimately their students, with information so that they can take the appropriate precautionary actions in order to prevent or minimize hazards, harmful exposures, and injuries in the laboratory. Any other safety handouts or special precautions mentioned. The lab safety institute is a nonprofit organization providing laboratory safety education and consultation worldwide.
It is appreciated if credit is given when these materials are reproduced or published in any way. Provide technical guidance and assistance regarding the general laboratory safety. Safety equipment location in our classroom when it would be used. Briefly describe where the following pieces of safety equipment are, in our laboratory, and one circumstance where you would have to use this equipment. Sangji had missed her mandatory chemical safety training and that dr. Lab safety rules specific safety rules and expectations for laboratory activities. Safety glasses or goggles chemical resistant apron nonlatex gloves safety precautions follow all normal lab safety rules. When using lab equipment and chemicals, be sure to keep your hands away from your body, mouth, eyes, and face. Health, safety, and risks in the chemistry laboratory. Laboratory personnel must receive training regarding the laboratory standard, the chp, and other laboratory safety practices, including exposure detection, physical and health hazards associated with chemicals, and protective measures. Department faculty and staff create a crm worksheet for. Pre lab discussion sessionpre lab questionstable completedask questionscome prepared. Basic laboratory techniques scc101 list of chemicals and substances. The proposed mine worker protection act which would require the agency to issue an emergency temporary standard ets based on current cdc, niosh, and osha guidance within seven days would be aimed at protecting miners from.
For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Laboratory safety manual university of washington, environmental. Newcastle university safety office kings gate newcastle upon tyne ne1 7ru tel 0191 222 6274 safety office february 2011 chemical safety training course this handout contains the slides from the course, and two example coshh risk assessments. A safety or operations manual identifying known and potential hazards and specifying. Introduction national science teachers association. Your steps to chemical safety 4 your next steps chapter 2 sets out the different types of chemicals that you might find in your workplace. Chemical safety training course newcastle university. Color table with atomic numbers, element symbols, element names, atomic weights, periods, and groups. Safety in academic chemistry laboratories american chemical. Chemical spills the following actions must be taken in the event of a chemical spill. Partnership for the advancement of chemical technology pact 3. These guidelines cover ordinary hazards and apply to any laboratory experiments you will encounter. General roles and responsibilities for all faculty, staff and students regarding safety are defined in the universitywide.
Chemistry 115 handouts we are pleased to provide the following series of chemistry handouts to anyone who might benefit from reading them and do so free of charge. These safety talks and safety training topics help you keep interest high during safety training session and are also great for newsletter and other safety awareness material. This document is not a complete listing of the safety hazards in this laboratory or any laboratory. If the spilled material is flammable, extinguish all open flames. Although we attempt to make each laboratory as safe as possible, there is always risk associated with these activities. Roles and responsibilities safety in the laboratory is a responsibility that is shared by faculty, staff and students.
During the course of the year, you will do many laboratory activities. Shut off the gas immediately if gas nozzles or valves are damaged, or if there is a fire. Lab safety guide plan your work before conducting any experiment, you should access the hazards related to the work, including. Chemistry 115 handouts andrew g myers research group. Interactive learning resources are available in the package entitled safety in. Laboratory safety these regulations regarding safe laboratory practice are intended to help you work safely with chemicals. Chemical hygiene plan chp fact sheet osha fs3461 2011 english.
Potassium thiocyanate and copperii chloride are toxic by ingestion. The handouts have been extensively updated to introduce new topics and provide the latest, best summaries of the chemistry literature. Pre lab reagenttable page 23 in lab manual material safety. Chemistry safety rules chemistry is a laboratory science class. Lab syllabus a list of all the laboratory activities well be completing throughout the school year. Cdc notes that although more than 200 different diseases. All laboratory workers who may handle chemicals during their work at uab. This training course is a part of your righttoknow. Properly installed they are easily cleaned and relatively chemical resistant. The guide also provides information about chemical waste, safety and emergency equipment, assessing chemical hazards, common safety symbols and signs, and fundamental resources relating to chemical safety, such as material safety data sheets and chemical hygiene plans, to help create a safe environment.
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