LAB SAFETY

WHY LAB SAFETY IS

IMPORTANT
Basic Safety
Rules
Wear Protective Clothing
Do NOT Wear

Loose or Baggy
jewelry Clothing
Avoid touching objects(pencils , cell phones door handles)
while wearing gloves

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Any other materials should never be placed
in your mouth.
Caution must be taken when using as burners. Be
sure gas burners are turned off when finished
Long hair must be tied back or covered to minimize fire
hazard or contamination of experiments.
Do not eat food or drink water in the lab.
Do not use lab glassware as food or
water containers

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Protect your hands safety : wash hands after every
lab

Handle glassware, sharp tools and heated containers

carefully
Electrical Safety:

-unplug electrical equipment

after uses

- keep all electrical cords and

wires away from water
Chemical safety:

-never touch, taste or smell a chemical unless

instructed to do so.

-never mix chemicals unless instructed to do so.

- Keep lids on chemical containers when not in

use.
Do not engage in practical jokes or
horseplay in the lab.
Keep nonessential books and clothing
far away your area
Wipe the bench tops down with disinfectant
both before you begin your and after you
have completed your work
Dispose of waste products
according to instructions
Reports all accidents, no matter how
minor, to your supervisor
Lab Safety
equipment
Safety Shower Eye wash
 Fire blanket

Fire Extinguisher
 General warning

It is a warning indicating the presence of hazardous materials in the lab

 Biohazard

It provides warning on lab equipment that may contain biohazardous materials

like blood samples.
 Flammable Material
Hazard

Chemicals labeled as flammable have the tendency to ignite and should be store
accordingly. Keep the chemicals away from flames, sparks, and oxidizing
substances.
Explosive Material Hazard

It pertains to chemicals in the lab that has explosive properties

 Electrical Hazard

Electrical hazards in the lab that can cause mild tingling and death. Devices labeled
as electrical hazards should always be turned off when not in use.
 High Voltage Hazard

A symbol symbolizes lightning that can cause serious injury and even death.
 Toxic Material Hazard

It is a generic sign for toxic/poisonous substances and can cause severe

damage when inhaled, absorbed, or swallowed
 Ionizing Radiation
Hazard

It denotes the presence of ionizing radiation, which carries energy to

liberate electrons from molecules/atoms and ionizing them. Examples are
x-ray equipment, and beam cannons.
 Non-Ionizing
Radiation Hazard

It warns staff of non-ionizing radiation sources such as UV spectrum,

infrared, visible light, radiofrequency, and microwave,
 Low Temperature
Hazard

It pertains to a cryogenic hazard inside the lab such as cold storage areas
where chemicals like liquid nitrogen are stored.
 Hot Surface Hazard

It warns of the possibility of burn hazards from hot surfaces. This symbol is usually
found in lab equipment that produces heat such as lab ovens and autoclaves.
 UV Light hazard

It warns you of potential dangers such as redness and ulceration of the skin.
Exposure to UV light for a long period of time can lead to skin cancer.
 Oxidizing Material
Hazards

They transfer oxygen to another chemical substrate, which means they can give
oxygen to flammable substances. They should be store separately from
flammable substances. When dealing with oxidizing agents, you should wear
proper lab clothing including gloves and eye protection.
 Corrosive Material
Hazard

Strong chemicals that corrode into your skin and other substances. A drop of
the corrosive agent can cause serious damage. So, wear protective gear at all
times when working with corrosive substances.
 Glassware Hazards

It is a physical hazard that has the tendency to become a health hazard, especially
if contaminated with toxic and infectious substances.
 Carcinogen
Hazard

It pertains to human carcinogens such as methylene chloride, formaldehyde, and

benzene. This sign suggests that you have to wear proper personal protective
equipment
 Irritant

It refers to substances that can irritate the eyes and toxic when inhaled or swallowed.
Protective gear must be worn when dealing with substances tagged as irritants
 Health hazard

It pertains to substances that can cause serious health damage such as respiratory
problems, reproductive toxicity, and carcinogenicity.
 Gloves required

It suggests that hand protection must be observed, especially when handling

hazardous substances. The ideal gloves to use in a lab setting is heat and
chemical resistant.
 Boots Necessary

It means that the usual shoes are not enough for doing certain
lab-related works. Lab boots protect your feet from corrosive
chemicals.
 Protective Clothing

A lab coat/protective clothing has to be worn. There are different lab coats
and each serves a specific purpose.
 Face shield

A face shield must be worn when doing experiments, especially

those that handle substances that might cause an explosion.
 Hearing
protection

Noise in the lab can be fairly loud and there are instances when hearing
protection has to be worn. Once you see this symbol, it means you will be
exposed to a dangerously high decibel and you have to wear proper hearing
protection.
 Safety Shower

in case of splashes and spills, the lab worker can easily access the
shower and prevent further injuries to the eyes and body.
 Food & Drink
Prohibited

The environment is not safe for eating and drinking as such could lead to accidental
ingestion of harmful substances inside the lab.
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