Safety Symbols Used in the Lab

Lab Safety

Earth & Space/Forensic Science

Mr. Renteria

Please have ready:

Mobile Device

Scratch sheet of paper

pen/pencil

SEL Activity! - Stress

• Step 1 - Take out a scratch sheet of paper and write down two stresses that you have currently.

• Step 2 - Crumble the paper into a ball.

• Step 3 - Throw away that stress!

Open Ended

When you think of Lab Safety, what comes to mind?

Lab Safety - Video

Many laboratories contain significant risks, and the prevention of laboratory accidents requires great care and constant vigilance.

​Proper Lab Attire

​What to wear in the lab:

• ​Approved Safety Goggles

• A shirt that covers the stomach and lower back as well as the upper arms

• Long pants

• Close-Toed Shoes

What NOT to wear in the lab:

• ​Contact lenses

• ​Tank tops or cropped shirts

• ​Shorts or Skirts

• ​Sandles or flip-flops

Material Safety Data Sheet - MSDS

• An MSDS is a document that lists information relating to occupational safety and health for the use of various substances and products.

• Should be read before interacting with a substance in the lab.

• Can be found in the classroom or online - google "MSDS for__"

Lab Safety Symbols

• Lab procedures and equipment may be labeled with safety symbols. These symbols warn of specific hazards, such as flames or broken glass. Learn the symbols so you will recognize the dangers. Then learn how to avoid them.

Safety Diamond

• Blue - Heath Hazard

• Red - Fire Hazard

• Yellow - Instability

• White - Specific Hazard

• Scale of 1-4 with "1" being the least hazardous and "4" being the most

Safety Tour! - 5 min

• Exits

• Fire Extinguisher

• Fire Blanket

• Safety Shower

• Eye/Face Wash Station

• Fume Hood

• Emergency Water/Gas Shut Off

Poll

After exploring the lab, find your group lab table! Were you able to find all the safety equipment?

• Yes, We found everything!

• We found most everything!

Safety Poster Activity! - 10 min

• In groups, you will create a poster covering one of the topics in the FLINN Lab Safety Contract. (On Schoology)

• Your poster should include:

• The Section

• Three Major Rules

• At Least 2 Drawings

• COLOR!!

Group Assignments

• Group 1 - General Rules

• Group 2 - Clothing

• Group 3 - Accidents and Injuries

• Group 4 - Handling Chemicals

• Group 5 - Handling Glassware and Equipment

• Group 6 - Heating Substances

Poll

You have 10 min to complete your poster! It should include The Section Name, 3 Major Rules, 2 Drawings, and Color!

• We are ready!

• We need more time!

It's Presentation Time!

Each group will present their poster to the class!

Do You Remember?

Lets find out with a short quiz!

Multiple Select

When preparing for lab, you should...

• tie back long hair

• not wear baggy clothes

• wear closed-toe shoes

• watch the Marvel movies so you know what superpowers to expect if you mess anything up

Multiple Select

Emergency equipment in our classroom includes:

• Eye/Face Wash Station

• Safety Shower

• Fire Extinguisher

• Fire Blanket

Multiple Choice

When it comes to glassware...

• Don't use it if it's chipped/cracked

• Don't pick it up if it breaks (let the teacher do it)

• Dispose of it in the correct container

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the experimental work area is...

• Okay, as long as you share

• Allowed once you've cleaned up

• Encouraged

• Forbidden

Multiple Choice

What does MSDS stand for?

• Material Safety Data Sheet

• Modern Safety Day Special

• Medium Small Data Stuff

• Made Something Doing Something

Multiple Choice

What does this lab safety symbol represent?

• Flammable Material

• Toxic Material

• Corrosive Substance

• Radiation Hazard

Multiple Choice

What does this lab safety symbol represent?

• Sharp Object

• Flammable Material

• Corrosive Substance

• Explosive Material

Multiple Select

At the end of each lab...

• put away all equipment and chemicals

• notify the teacher of any spills or damaged equipment

• wash your hands

• announce, "I have completed the task!"

Reminders!

• FLINN Safety Contract to be turned in by Friday, August 20th

• Forensics ONLY - Parent Letter to be turned in by Friday, August 20th

Amazing Job!

Let's go over Lock Down Procedures and the Emergency Evacuation Plan!