Lakhasly

Safety in the Science Lab Why does it matter? • Safe working protects: – You – Other lab workers – Cleaners – Visitors – Your work What are the general hazards in a laboratory? • Fire • Breakage of glassware • Sharps • Spillages • Pressure equipment & gas cylinders • Chemical hazards • Biological hazards • Radiation……………. And many more! Before Beginning Any Laboratory Exercise ....... • Do not bring food and drink into the lab. • Do not invite friends into the lab. • Keep pencils, fingers, out of your mouth, ears, eyes, nose, etc. • Wear protective clothing at all times. • Shoes are always required(Open-toed sandals are not allowed. • Do not take any cultures out of the lab for any reason.

Safety in the Science Lab
Why does it matter?
• Safe working protects:
– You
– Other lab workers
– Cleaners
– Visitors
– Your work
What are the general hazards in a laboratory?
• Fire
• Breakage of glassware
• Sharps
• Spillages
• Pressure equipment & gas cylinders
• Chemical hazards
• Biological hazards
• Radiation……………. And many more!
Before Beginning Any Laboratory Exercise .......
• Do not bring food and drink into the lab.
• Do not invite friends into the lab.
• Keep pencils, fingers, out of your mouth, ears, eyes, nose, etc.
• Wear protective clothing at all times.
• Shoes are always required(Open-toed sandals are not allowed.
• Do not take any cultures out of the lab for any reason.