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Chemical Hazards
There are many different dangers when handling chemicals. Each chemical has a different hazard. Some may be poisonous, cause burns, catch fire easily or even explode. To warn us of the hazards chemicals use hazard symbols. These symbols are used all over the world, so no matter what language its in you'll understand the hazard.
Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Laboratory hygiene
Never eat, drink or smoke in a laboratory Never apply cosmetics Never touch your face, mouth or eyes Never suck pens or chew pencils Always wash your hands before you leave and especially before eating
Mobile phones
Do not use your mobile phone to make calls or text during a lab class. There is a risk of contamination and damage to your phone. Remember to bring a calculator to lab classes. If you forget your calculator you can use your phone BUT make sure you take your gloves off and your hands and workspace are clean
Protecting yourself
Wear your lab coat and safety glasses Even is you wear glasses you MUST wear safety glasses over them Laboratory coats must be kept fastened Dont wear sandals or open shoes Dont wear shorts Long hair must be tied back
Avoiding Fires
Flammable substances
Use minimum quantity Store in special storage cabinet Use temperaturecontrolled heating sources
(eg water-bath rather than hot-plate or Bunsen burner)
Make sure corridor fire doors and laboratory doors are kept shut at all times
Fire Safety
Make sure that you know what to do:
If you have a fire If you hear a fire alarm
If something catches fire alert a demonstrator or technician immediately If you are instructed to evacuate the teaching lab make sure you switch off hotplates etc if it is safe to do so.
Glassware
Inspect your glassware for chips or cracks before you use it.
If you are unsure check with a demonstrator or technician
Use correct techniques for the insertion of tubing onto glassware Never use glassware under pressure or vacuum unless it is designed for the job and suitably shielded Always dispose of broken glass in a glass bin or sharps bin and not in a general waste bin
Try to make sure its not contaminated with chemicals if possible
Spillages
Clear up spillage promptly If you do not know what to do ask a demonstrator or technician Dispose of any hazardous material as toxic waste
Electrical Equipment
Always do a visual check on electrical equipment before use, looking for obvious wear or defects All portable electrical equipment must have a current PAT test sticker NEVER use defective equipment
General Tidiness
Keep your workplace tidy Clear up waste, deal with washing up and put things away as you finish with them Make sure everything is safe before you leave the teaching lab A tidy laboratory avoids accidents to everyone
Laboratory Equipment
Never use any laboratory equipment unless you are trained & have been authorised to do so As well as injuring yourself you may cause very costly damage
First Aid
The main risk in the lab are chemical and heat burns and cuts from chipped glassware.
If you have an accident immediately inform a demonstrator and technician and rinse the affected area under the tap
Waste Materials
You will also need to know how to dispose of waste lab materials safely
Solvents and oils must be segregated into the correct waste bottle or drum Your department will help you determine what to do with chemical or biological materials
Do not put materials down the drain or in with normal waste unless authorised to do so