Safety Goggles
Always wear safety goggles protect eyes any activity involving chemicals, flames heating, or possibility of broken glassware.
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Wear a laboratory apron to protect your skin and clothing from damage
Breakage
You are working with materials that may be breakable, such as glass containers, glass tubing, thermoaieters, or funnels. Handle breakable materials with care. Do not touch broken glassware
Heat-Resistant Gloves
Use an oven mitt or other hand protection when handling hot materials. Hot plates, hot glass ware, or hot water can cause burns. Do not touch hot objects with your bare hands.
Heating
Use a clamp or tongs to pick up hot glassware. Do not touch hot objects with your bare hand
Sharp Object
Pointed-tip scissors, scalpels, knives, needles, pins, or tacks are sharp. They can cut or puncture your skin Always direct a sharp edge or point away from as oursthers Use sharp instruments as instructed
Electric Shock
Avoid the possibility of electric shock. Never use electrical equip ment around water, or when the equipment is wet or your hands are wet. Be sure cords are untangled and cannot trip anyone. Disconnedt the equipment when it is not in use.
Corrosive Chemical
You are working with an acid or another corrosive chemical. Avoid getting it on your skin or clothing, or in your eyes. Do not inhale the vapors. Wash your hands when you are finished with the activity
Poison
Do not let any poisonous chemi cal come in contact with your skin, and do not inhale its vapors. Wash your hands when you are finished with the activi
Physical Safety When an experiment involves physical activity, take precautions to avoid injuring yourself or others. Follow
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