PROCESS
Follow the steps below to watch videos, browse websites, and access worksheets that need to be completed.
This is an OVERVIEW of the steps:
Note: there are questions within this process section that require your answers on a separate sheet of paper. These questions are found in the Mini-Quiz section. There are eleven (11) questions that must be answered. They will all be in the same, color, and font (BIG RED LETTERS THAT LOOK LIKE THIS). Make sure to put all of your answers to these questions on the same sheet. The directions under the mini-quiz will provide more information.
Please go to each step's section below for more directions and information.
Step 1 - WATCH VIDEOS
Watch these videos:
1. Lab Safety Rules (3:53 min long) This is a fun video on lab safety made by other high schoolers. It is set to the music of Chris Brown's "Look at me now" song, which you may recognize. "Lehhgo!"
2. Top 10 Rules of Science Lab Safety (7:37 min long, skip to 0:35 min to begin) This video outlines 10 important safety rules for lab. This is a quick introduction. There will be more guidelines for you to be familiar with, and that you will see in step 2.
Step 2 - SAFETY LAB CONTRACT
Read over the Lab Safety Contract. Make sure you are familiar with all of the rules in the contract, and ask questions for clarification as needed.
Step 3 - A CLOSER LOOK
Visit this Hazardous Communication website
Now take out a sheet of paper and writing utensil and answer the questions on the mini-quiz below. Option: you may also open up a word processor such as Microsoft Word and type your answers in there. Note: there are additional questions to answer after the mini-quiz in the latter sections. Please make sure you answer 11 questions for the mini-quiz. Record all answers on the same sheet, and turn it in to the teacher when you are done.
Mini-Quiz:
1. Describe the federal Right-to-Know Law
2. What does MSDS stand for?
3. Where can a student locate the MSDS for a chemical?
Step 4 - SAFETY WORKSHEET
Answer questions on this Safety Worksheet. Print the worksheet and answer questions directly on it. Pass the worksheet into your instructor. Students may work together in pairs to answer the questions, but every student must pass in their own worksheet.
Step 5 - STUDENT RESPONSE DURING ACCIDENTS
Many accidents can occur in the science lab. The different scenarios that you might face are listed below, as well as the proper student response in each situation.
ACCIDENT
Mini-Quiz:
4. What should you do if you break a beaker in science lab?
5. What is the proper response in the event of a fire?
6. What should you do if you cut yourself in lab?
Step 6 - CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
Mini-Quiz:
7. Name 4 chemical exposure routes into the human body
8. Name 2 things that you can wear in the lab to protect yourself from exposure to chemicals
Step 7 - POSSIBLE CHEMICAL HARMFUL EFFECTS ON THE HUMAN BODY
Visit this website Ansell Chemsafe to learn how chemicals can affect the body.
You may view more images on the effects of dangerous exposure to chemicals and potential harm from working with chemicals improperly in a lab.
Be warned that the images are graphic, and viewer discretion is advised. The instructor makes no claim that viewing these images is mandatory.
They may cause illness, nausea, and other negative reactions. Including them in this website is solely for educational purposes only.
Proceed at your own caution. If you would like to view the additional images, you may click here
Mini-Quiz:
9. List 3 types of illnesses that can occur from exposure to chemicals.
10. What's the difference between acute and chronic effects?
11. What kind of "burn" can you get when working with chemicals?
Step 8 - CHECKLIST
TURN THESE MATERIALS IN TO THE TEACHER
_____ Signed safety lab contract
_____ Safety worksheet
_____ Mini-quiz
Click on the EVALUATION button on the left navigation panel (scroll back up to view it)