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. Lab safety guide plan your work before conducting any experiment, you should access the hazards related to the work, including. Introduction national science teachers association. Use your lab safety rules, msds, and toxic chemical handout to answer the following questions. Cryogens and dry ice quick facts osha 3408 2011 english. General roles and responsibilities for all faculty, staff and students regarding safety are defined in the universitywide. Lab safety rules specific safety rules and expectations for laboratory activities. In addition it shows how different chemicals can effect the body. These guidelines cover ordinary hazards and apply to any laboratory experiments you will encounter.
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. Cornell university laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan. This document is not a complete listing of the safety hazards in this laboratory or any laboratory. Potassium thiocyanate and copperii chloride are toxic by ingestion. Review the types of students engage in chemical laboratory work everyday. The lab safety institute is a nonprofit organization providing laboratory safety education and consultation worldwide. Provide technical guidance and assistance regarding the general laboratory safety. During the course of the year, you will do many laboratory activities. 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. Chemical laboratory safety and security the national academies. 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.
Roles and responsibilities safety in the laboratory is a responsibility that is shared by faculty, staff and students. Pre lab reagenttable page 23 in lab manual material safety. 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. This training course is a part of your righttoknow. Properly installed they are easily cleaned and relatively chemical resistant. Laboratory safety mcdougal littell science laboratory safety contract laboratory safety story. Edit these single page safety training handouts to meet your specific safety training needs download either a microsoft word version or adobe pdf version. Discuss the sources of risk in the lab, common safety practices, and the types of health concerns professionals might see. Pre lab discussion sessionpre lab questionstable completedask questionscome prepared. Reactivity of elements lab 4 classification of solid.
Electrical hazards quick facts osha 3409 2011 english. Basic laboratory techniques scc101 list of chemicals and substances. Although we attempt to make each laboratory as safe as possible, there is always risk associated with these activities. Chemical and laboratory safety 344 organic chemistry laboratory. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal.
Chemical spills the following actions must be taken in the event of a chemical spill. Chemistry safety rules biology, chemistry, ap chemistry. Sangji had missed her mandatory chemical safety training and that dr. To learn the basic safety rules in the lab, to learn the use of appropriate safety devices and ppe, and to learn how to use the material safety data sheets. There are several chemical and laboratory safety resources that can be very useful in building a strong culture of safety. Chemical hygiene plan chp fact sheet osha fs3461 2011 english. This laboratory safety manual serves as your chemical hygiene plan chp, it belongs. These guidelines cover ordinary hazards and apply to any laboratory. In addition, take the following safety precautions. School chemistry laboratory safety guide cdc pdf pdf 1. Each day in the laboratory you are given the opportunity to confront the unknown and to understand it. As such he or she must effectively carry out the requirements of this manual. Many students are either novices, unaware of their surrounds or experienced graduate students who can be a bit too cavalier. The chemical laboratory safety manual clsm is the minimum standard which.
Chapter 3 shows how you can manage the chemicals in your workplace. Safety glasses or goggles chemical resistant apron nonlatex gloves safety precautions follow all normal lab safety rules. Organic chemistry laboratory safety regulations agreement and return it to the. Wear sanitized indirectly vented chemical splash goggles and chemical resistant nonlatex gloves and aprons during lab setup, handson activity, and takedown. All students at college park high school are to follow these regulations rather than any conflicting instructions in textbooks or laboratory. Department faculty and staff create a crm worksheet for. 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. 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.
A safety or operations manual identifying known and potential hazards and specifying. Chemical safety training course newcastle university. Interactive learning resources are available in the package entitled safety in. Senators have joined the united mine workers of america call for msha action by introducing a new mine safety bill. Safety in academic chemistry laboratories american chemical. All laboratory workers who may handle chemicals during their work at uab. Shut off the gas immediately if gas nozzles or valves are damaged, or if there is a fire. It is appreciated if credit is given when these materials are reproduced or published in any way.
At a minimum, the laboratory safety officers will complete the following duties. 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. Failure to follow laboratory safety rules and procedures may cause injury to you or your. The safety library members area has numerous safety talk topics sheets ready for use for employee safety training to assist you in osha compliance. Any other safety handouts or special precautions mentioned. Carpet should never be used in a chemistry laboratory. Laboratory safety these regulations regarding safe laboratory practice are intended to help you work safely with chemicals. Lab 1 basic laboratory techniques lab 3 the periodic table. 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. Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and other accidents, as well as damage to the environment outside of the.
Laboratory knowhow handout general procedures and tips to being safe and successful in the chemistry laboratory. Partnership for the advancement of chemical technology pact 3. Lab syllabus a list of all the laboratory activities well be completing throughout the school year. Specific incidents in academic, industrial, and public settings emphasize the need for clear focus on safety throughout the chemistry. To ensure the safety of you and every other student, the following rules will be strictly. Chemical laboratory safety manual dalhousie university. The handouts have been extensively updated to introduce new topics and provide the latest, best summaries of the chemistry literature. Safe laboratory practice is based on understanding and respecting chemicals, not fearing them.
Chemistry 115 handouts andrew g myers research group. The handouts and powerpoint presentations below are resources to be used by anyall students and educators. Safety equipment location in our classroom when it would be used. The following regulations have been compiled for the safety of students performing experimental work in chemistry classes. Find all safety equipment and an exit route from the classroom. The laboratory safety officers are the key to the success of the comprehensive laboratory safety program. Guidelines for chemical laboratory safety in academic institutions. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. The mychem user guide contains an inventory worksheet to aid the. If the spilled material is flammable, extinguish all open flames. We offer forms, plans, manuals andor templates that you can use for reporting and managing your processes safely. The ehs office measures the face velocity of all hoods annually, notes any.
Harris, md, fcap 2008 college of american pathologists 10 brucella brucella high risk laboratory acquired infections. Laboratory safety manual university of washington, environmental. Committee on promoting safe and secure chemical management in developing countries. Color printable periodic table pretty much everything you need that can fit on a page and still be readable. Given an sds, identify the substance, the hazards, and the appropriate ppe.
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. Silver nitrate is toxic by ingestion, is corrosive to body tissues, and stains clothes and skin. These are used to sterilize impressions and prosthetic devices, received from dental offices, contaminated with blood and saliva. We have taught courses to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries, spanning different industries, including research, hightech. Briefly describe where the following pieces of safety equipment are, in our laboratory, and one circumstance where you would have to use this equipment. State the general rules for working safely in a chemical. Since almost every lab uses chemicals of some sort, chemical safety rules are a must. Cdc notes that although more than 200 different diseases. Chemists understand that working with chemicals and developing new materials and chemical processes involve some degree of risk. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. Fuller guidance is available on the university safety office website at.
Color table with atomic numbers, element symbols, element names, atomic weights, periods, and groups. A handicap access lab station should be provided in at least one chemistry lab. Be aware of the toxicity of the chemicals and biological hazards of materials used in the lab. Chemistry safety rules chemistry is a laboratory science class. These worksheets should be handed out to participants if possible. You can wonder how things work, ask why and how, and then think of ways to answer your own questions. A template for your chemical inventory is provided in the appendix. Lab safety institute courses, osha training for chemical.
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