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Training Requirements
General Laboratory Orientation Safety
Chem 121-M. Dunn
Individuals using multiple chemical procedures or chemicals in a laboratory must receive:

General Laboratory Safety training Laboratory Safety Training specific to the lab in use

Proper Clothing
Goggles - will be worn at
all times! Contact lenses are discouraged in the Lab

Come Prepared
Read Lab Instructions Complete Pre-lab assignment Know what chemicals you are using MSDS sheets

No bare feet or open-toed

shoes Bare skin should be minimized by the use of protective clothing. No tank tops or shorts! Consider scrubs No Loose sleeves or jewelry Tie Back Long Hair

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets
are used to obtain hazard information; including physical hazards and health hazards describe the physical and chemical properties recommend precautions for handling, storage and disposal

Material Safety Data Sheets

MSDSs for the chemicals present in the laboratory must be maintained by the laboratory and made readily available to individuals working therein.

Laboratories that ship chemicals must also ship the corresponding MSDSs with the chemicals.

Note: Always read the MSDS before working with a chemical

Access to MSDS. See Blogsite http://www.flinnsci.com/search_MSDS.asp Hardcopies onsite, and on disk

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Chemical Handling
Read Labels Carefully Take only what you need NEVER return unused chemical to stock bottle Waste materials and left-over chemicals should be deposited in the assigned receptacles

Container Labeling
There are two types of containers, each is labeled differently

Primary Containers
The container which was shipped from the manufacturer and bears the manufacturers label.

Secondary Containers
The container which holds the decanted contents of a primary container and bears a label made by the lab.

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Use Good Judgement

NO HORSEPLAY OR PRACTICAL JOKES Distracting or startling behavior can be dangerous and must be avoided. Use care when handling hot object Dont reach across flames or hot plates Read Labels Carefully

Avoid Touch/Taste/Smell
No food or drink in the lab! (Yes, this includes water bottles) Do not smell chemicals unless instructed. (Then use proper technique) NEVER taste chemicals Avoid touching chemicals. Wear gloves as instructed. Wash your hands with soap and water before leaving lab
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Keep your Area Neat

No extra Stuff
Backpacks, coats, purses..

Safety Map and Signature

Tape map into front of lab notebook
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yclOrqEv7k w&feature=related

Clean up all spills immediately

If unsure about proper technique, ASK!!!

Broken Glass Before lighting any flame burner- be certain flammable materials have been removed from the area! Clean up your area and properly store your cleaned lab equipment in your drawer before leaving. This includes putting away or returning any special materials used during the lab
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Laboratory Notebook Guidelines

Student Name Chemistry 121-Section # Table of Contents Expt # Title Safety Map Table Of Contents Table Of Contents 3 Lab Measurements and Conversions Page(s) Date(s) Front Cover i ii 1-4

Guide to writing a Lab Report

Complete Lab Report Includes 1. Cover Sheet 2. Pre-Lab pages (With instructor initials!) 3. During Lab Pages 4. Post-Lab Pages
Sample Lab Report

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Lab Drawers Safety Map/ Guidelines Signature

Week 3 Lab: Lab Measurements and Density

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