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Physics Lab Safety: Lisa Maddox

The document provides guidelines for lab safety in 3 sentences: Students should wear proper protective equipment like closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety goggles. They must keep the work areas clear of hazards like chemicals and broken glass. In case of emergency such as fire or injury, students should pull the alarm, use safety equipment appropriately, and notify the teacher immediately.

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Physics Lab Safety: Lisa Maddox

The document provides guidelines for lab safety in 3 sentences: Students should wear proper protective equipment like closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety goggles. They must keep the work areas clear of hazards like chemicals and broken glass. In case of emergency such as fire or injury, students should pull the alarm, use safety equipment appropriately, and notify the teacher immediately.

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Physics Lab Safety

Lisa Maddox
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Be Careful!

• No eating or drinking
• No horseplay
• Do not stand on ladders, chairs, or desks
• Keep aisles clear
• Wash hands after lab
• Know where safety equipment is
• Fire extinguisher/blanket
• Eyewash/safety shower
• Disposal containers

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Clothing/Dress
• Wear closed-toe shoes
• Tie back long hair
• Wear a lab coat/long pants
• Remove dangling jewelry
• Wear your safety goggles
• Use gloves
• Latex-free gloves are available
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Electrical Safety

• Make sure there are no nearby liquids


• Check sockets, wires, and devices
• Make sure they are undamaged
• No loose wires, broken devices
• Ensure the surrounding area is clear
• No flammable items nearby
• Know how to use the equipment properly
• Carry large items with two hands
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Chemical Safety
• Do not get your face close to chemicals
• Do not taste or smell chemicals
• Don’t use your mouth for suction
• Follow instructions carefully
• Use exact specified quantities
• Close chemical container after use
• Review MSDS Sheets
• Use tools properly as instructed
• Glassware
• Burners
• Prongs
• Keep area around chemicals or flame clear
• Point test tubes away from you
• Properly dispose of chemicals
• Do not pour excess back in container
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Mechanical Safety

• Use proper lifting technique


• Keep aware of your surroundings
• Follow the instructions
• Clear the area where objects will fall/roll
• Protect fingers, hands, and feet

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If Case Of….Fire
• Be honest - Tell your teacher immediately!
• Pull the fire alarm
• Know what type of fire it is
• Grab correct type of fire extinguisher
• PASS
• Pull the pin
• Aim the nozzle
• Squeeze the handle
• Sweep from side to side
• Evacuate if the fire
• Spreads quickly
• Blocks your exit
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In Case of…Broken Glass

• Be honest - Tell your teacher immediately!


• Don’t use chipped glassware
• Don’t pick up broken glass with your hands
• Use a broom and dustpan
• Dispose in designated broken glass container

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In Case of…Injury

• Be honest - Tell your teacher immediately!


• Something in eye
• Wash generously in eye wash station
• Something on your body
• Stand under safety shower
• Cut or scratch
• Use first aid kit
• Place pressure on wound
• Sprain or broken bone
• Immobilize
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BE SAFE!

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