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Safety in The Lab and in The Field: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Steam

The document discusses lab and field safety for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) activities. It emphasizes being responsible for personal safety and the safety of others. Proper protective gear like goggles, gloves, and lab coats should be worn as directed. Hazards like loose clothing, open-toed shoes, and food/drinks are prohibited. Safety procedures are outlined for glassware, chemicals, electricity, heating, fires, and animals/plants. Students must clean up and report any injuries or spills.

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Safety in The Lab and in The Field: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Steam

The document discusses lab and field safety for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) activities. It emphasizes being responsible for personal safety and the safety of others. Proper protective gear like goggles, gloves, and lab coats should be worn as directed. Hazards like loose clothing, open-toed shoes, and food/drinks are prohibited. Safety procedures are outlined for glassware, chemicals, electricity, heating, fires, and animals/plants. Students must clean up and report any injuries or spills.

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SAFETY IN THE LAB

AND IN THE FIELD


SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATHEMATICS
STEAM
A. THINGS TO PONDER
LAB SAFETY

• You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of
others
• To avoid accidents, you must know your responsibilities
• You are expected to behave appropriately
PROTECTIVE GEAR IN THE LAB

Safety goggles Lab gloves

Lab coat/Lab gown


WHAT NOT TO WEAR!!

slippers
Contact lens

Tank top/Cropped shirt


Sandals, open-toed shoes, and shoes with woven uppers, shall not be worn
because of the danger of spillage of corrosive or irritating chemicals. DO NOT
wear loose or torn clothing due to the potential for ignition, absorption of
chemicals, and potential entanglement in machinery
LET’S WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST 

• Fire extinguisher basics for science laboratory | Lab safety


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3vlmioGjMQ
B. THINGS TO PONDER
LAB SAFETY

• Keep the lab NEAT. Clean up when finished, report spills to


avoid slip and fall hazard
• If you are or another student is injured, inform your teacher
immediately
• DO NOT take any food or drink in the lab, nor take any
chemicals out of the lab
B. THINGS TO PONDER
FIELD SAFETY

• Leave natural areas as you found them


• Stay with your group
• Use proper accident procedures
• Inform your teacher about a hazard in the environment or if
accidents occur
GENERAL LAB SAFETY VIDEO

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEIXRLcC6RA
SAFETY SYMBOLS

• The following symbols are used throughout the


use of the lab. Remember to keep in mind all
the safety rules and they must be followed at all
times
DRESS CODE

• Wear safety goggles, if chemicals get in the eyes flush water immediately for 15 minutes
• Contact lenses are not allowed
• Do not look directly to intense light source
• Wear gloves as directed
• Wear an apron or lab coat always
• Tie back long har, secure loose clothes, remove jewelry and acrylic nails when working with
flames
• Do not wear open toe shoes or sandals
GLASSWARE AND SHARP OBJECTS

• Do not use chipped or cracked glassware


• Use heat-resistant glassware for heating materials
• Notify teacher for glass breaks
• Use extreme care when handling sharp or pointed instruments
• Do not cut an object while unsupported in your hands
• Place object to be cut on proper cutting surface
• CUT OBJECTs AWAY FROM YOUR BODY!
CHEMICAL SAFETY

• If a chemical gets on your skin, clothes or eyes—rinse right away for 15 minutes
• Do not clean up spilled chemicals unless teacher tells you
• Do not inhale any gas or vapors unless directed by teacher
• “wafting” – if you are instructed to note the odor of a substance, wave the fumes toward nose using
hands
• Handle materials with vapor in well-ventilated area
• Keep hands away from face while working on any activity
ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Do not use equipment with frayed electric cord or loose plugs


• Do not use electrical equipment near water or when clothing or hands are wet
• Hold the plug housing when plugging or unplugging equipment
HEATING AND FIRE SAFETY

• Be aware of any source of flames (heating coil, hot plates) before working with flammable
substances
• Know location of fire extinguisher
• Know school’s fire evacuation routes
• If clothing catches fire, WALK to water source—do not run!
• Do not leave hot plate unattended while turned on or cooling
• Use tongs when heating objects
• Equipment must be cool before storage
PLANT AND ANIMAL SAFETY

• Do not eat any part of the plant


• Do not pick any wild plant unless instructed by teacher
• Handle animals only under teacher’s direction
• Treat animals carefully and respectfully
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling plant or animal
CLEAN UP

• Keep surfaces clean and protective equipment as well


• Dispose of hazardous materials or sharp objects ONLY if directed by
teacher
• Wash hand thoroughly with soap and water before leaving the lab after
experiments
• DO NOT LEAVE THE LAB DIRTY

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