Sept. 6 Class - Safety Rules Posters

Learning Goals: Understand laboratory safety rules.

Success Criteria: You can state the rules verbally and written.

Today we went over some of the answers for the picture showing unsafe laboratory practices.  Here are some of the possible solutions.

1. Spilled chemical on a bench in a position such that clothing might mop it up
2. Long hair, not tied, could be a fire hazard for the girls
3. A student pouring a solution from a very large bottle (Winchester)
4. A student standing on a stool to reach high area might get injured
5. Stools and bags block walking space
6. Food left on bench amongst poisonous chemicals
7. Broken glasses/test tubes are left on the floor
8. Some chemical bottles are not capped
9. Pupils are not wearing safety goggles to protect eyes
10. Equipment on shelf and bench (rear end) are not organized
11. Fire extinguisher is not placed at a proper location
12. Clothing are not stored properly that chemicals might spill on

I also discussed the difference between HHPS and WHMIS.  Make sure to read the handout from yesterday if you are not sure about the difference.

Then I handed out the first assignment.

Assignment: Safety Poster, Due Thursday, Sept. 12

I also announced that our first QUIZ will be on Tuesday, Sept. 17th!  The quiz will cover everything we learned so far as well as what we will cover on Monday.

Homework:

• Complete homework from yesterday if not done (I will check on Monday!)
• Work on Safety Poster.