Lab

Safety &
Hazard
Signs
JSS S1 Sem I Intro Programme 1
 Where do Scientists work?
Scientists often work in a laboratory, but they
can work anywhere.

space laboratory

school laboratory

research laboratory
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How could this accident have been prevented?

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 Basic Lab Safety
Accidents can happen in the lab if you are not
careful
All safety rules must be observed at all times

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 Activity 1
Walk around the lab quietly and find out
where some of the safety facilities are located
Indicate their locations on the floor plan given
in part (a) of the worksheet

- Safety goggles - Fire extinguisher

- Shower - First aid box
- Eye wash

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Dos Donts
Always do what the teacher Do not enter the lab without
says or according to worksheets the teachers permission
Keep the lab and your work
Do not eat or drink in the lab
bench clean and tidy
Wear safety goggles to protect
Do not shout, play or run in the
your eyes when using
lab
chemicals or heating
Report to your teacher is you
Do not put / leave solids in the
have an accident, spilt anything
sink
or broken anything
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Injuries What to do
Burns from hot First cool the affected area with lots of tap
water or equipment water for a few minutes. Inform teacher.
Burns from liquids
Wash affected area with lots of tap water
that get onto your
for a few minutes. Inform teacher.
skin
Substances in the Wash the eye for a few minutes using an
eye eyewash bottle. Inform teacher.
For small cuts, remove dirt or glass and
Cuts wash under water. Then, place a clean,
dry dressing on the cut. Inform teacher.
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Hazard signs can be spotted frequently around

us

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Hazard signs are used to label harmful

chemicals.
Explosive
Substance will react violently
when heated or struck.
E.g. flash powder

Corrosive
Substance will eat away other substances.
E.g. sulfuric acid, potassium hydroxide,
calcium oxide

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Radioactive
Substance emits radiation; destroys
living tissue upon contact
E.g. radioactive carbon, uranium,
plutonium

Flammable
Substance catches fire easily.
E.g. petrol, kerosene, alcohol, hydrogen

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Biohazardous
Poisonous substance of a biological nature.
E.g. medical waste such as blood and urine
samples, micro-organism, virus or toxin

Irritant
Substance produces vapours or fumes
which irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
E.g. phenol, chloroform, ammonia,
thinner, acids

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Toxic
Substance is harmful in small doses; poisonous
if breathed in, swallowed or absorbed through
the skin.
E.g. methanol, cyanide, mercury, carbon
monoxide, chlorine

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 Homework
Workbook Vol A Worksheet 1.3 pages 7 to 8
Worksheet 3: Lab Safety and Hazard signs

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