Wearing the proper protective clothing is the best way to protect yourself while working in. Eye protection the occupational safety and health administration osha regulations 29cfr1910. When using lab equipment and chemicals, be sure to keep your hands away from your body, mouth, eyes, and face. It is the responsibility of each faculty and staff member, as well as students to know and. Safety video by american chemical society 1991 youtube. To create hazard control plans hcps for work with high hazard chemicals, use the hcp application.
The challenge confronting many teachers, lab managers and chemical hygiene officers is how to raise the level of safety awareness among everyone in the lab at all times. A laboratory safety plan is a document that describes the general rules of conduct and other information useful in helping to prevent laboratory incidents and to appropriately respond to any incidents that may. Explore the fundamental topics necessary to maintain safety and regulatory compliance in chemical laboratories. The guide also provides information about chemical waste, safety and emergency equipment, assessing chemical hazards, common safety symbols and signs, and. Always wear long pants, safety glasses, and a lab coat when working with hazardous materials in the laboratory. But science labs are risky by the very nature of chemicals and lab experiments that are being conducted out there. Here are 10 safety rules that should be followed in science labs to avoid. Specific incidents in academic, industrial, and public settings emphasize the need for clear focus on safety throughout the chemistry enterprise. See specific chemical guidelines for more information about particularly high hazard chemicals. For any chemical that is defined as hazardous, the sops for working with that type of hazard must be followed in addition to the safety rules outlined in this chapter. Over the years, osha has promulgated rules and published guidance to make laboratories increasingly safe for personnel. Keep pathways clear by placing extra items books, bags, etc.
The risk can be minimized if the safety rules below are strictly followed. What are the benefits of a chemical management system for. Whether its listening to your instructor or lab supervisor. Acs advocates for the safe practice of chemistry across disciplines, at every age, and in every organization. Faculty, staff, and students must be familiar with the hazards associated with the chemicals used in their research. Students in chem 7l, 7lm, 43a, 43am and 100a are required to demonstrate an understanding of general laboratory safety and familiarity with the chem laboratory rules. Some rules are not made to be brokenespecially in the chemistry lab. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to. Since safety information varies based on the hazards present, its important for researchers to know how to. Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and other accidents, as well as damage to the environment outside of the lab. Lab safety rules for students report all accidents, injuries, and breakage of glass or equipment to instructor immediately.
Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and other accidents, as well as damage to. Here are a few safety guidelines you may consider implementing in your homeschool or coop lab. Safety video by american chemical society 1991 professor heaths chemistry channel. Chemical lab safety ucla office of environment, health. Since almost every lab uses chemicals of some sort, chemical safety rules are a must. If you get cut, exposed to a chemical, bitten by a lab animal, or spill something. Chemical lab safety pertains to the storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials. You are not permitted to be in the laboratory when an instructor is not present. Lab safety poster how to increase safety awareness at. These rules will be rigidly and impartially enforced. One particularly important safety rule is to tell a supervisor if and when an accident occurs. Even if you arent clumsy, someone else in the lab probably is. Safety video by american chemical society 1991 duration.
A standard list of basic laboratory safety rules are given below, and must be followed in every laboratory that uses hazardous materials or processes. Chemical spills the following actions must be taken in the event of a chemical spill. Public and private schools often adopt their own lab safety rules that are more comprehensive, which is. According to safety regulations, it is obligatory to wear a lab coat and closed shoes in the lab, safety glasses and gloves if necessary. General laboratory safety rules know locations of laboratory safety showers, eyewashstations, and fire extinguishers. Follow basic safety practices to minimize risk when working with hazardous chemicals.
They are really, truly for your safety and not your humiliation. Chemists understand that working with chemicals and developing new materials and chemical processes involve some degree of risk. The following rules exist for your safety and should always be followed. As a chemistry student working in a laboratory, you must.
The science lab is an inherently dangerous place, with fire hazards, dangerous chemicals, and risky procedures. General laboratory safety rules environmental health and. Name two safety rules that are on the list of safety rules but are not shown in the picture. Laboratory rules and safety organic chemistry laboratory. The msds will provide some information on the personal protective. Instilling a general understanding of safety in the laboratory is the responsibility of the teacher. Lab health and safety chemistry laboratory safety rules some rules are not made to be broken. This document is intended for supervisors, principal. It is imperative to create a culture of safety in the science classroom from the first meeting of the class. Learn about practical, current regulatory measures for the prevention of accidents. Guidelines for chemical laboratory safety in secondary schools.
Make sure you are familiar with all the safety information given to you about each experiment before starting the experiment. Pay attention to the health hazards and physical hazards of the materials you use. General laboratory safety rules environmental health and safety. The following lab safety rules have been established for your protection as a student in the chemistry department.
Golden rules of chemical waste disposal as written by james kaufman ph. Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. See the high hazard chemicals list on the hcp page. Information on hazardous chemicals and the procedures for handling them safely can be. Laboratory rules and safety organic chemistry laboratory website. State the general rules for working safely in a chemical laboratory environment. We engage with likeminded professionals and entities to provide. This laboratory safety quiz is based on material in the american chemical society pamphlet safety in academic chemistry laboratories, vol. Pay close attention to any cautions described in the laboratory exercises.
It is a set of rules and processes, aided by technology tools that support lab safety, environmental compliance and policies. Golden rules of chemical waste disposal lab safety institute. I also certify that i will obey each and every rule stated in the paper and will adhere to each of them in my chemistry courses. Chemistry wet laboratories contain certain inherent dangers and hazards. All laboratory personnel should place emphasis on safety and chemical hygiene at all times. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal regulations. If you take even a few chemistry courses you will probably see people set themselves on fire, spill acid on themselves, others, or notes, splash themselves in the eye, etc. Following these policies helps employees avoid spills and. Laboratory safety rules and regulations safety rules a. Chemistry laboratories can be hazardous if the rules are not followed.