How Do You Be Safe When Using A Chemistry Lab?
• Choose appropriate attire. You’ll want to wear something that shows little skin; your favorite shirt is not as important as your skin. Wear closed-toe shoes, and if you’re working with fire, tie your hair so it doesn’t hang down and possibly catch fire. You will probably be working with lab aprons, but in a school setting, these may not be available. • Know where safety equipment is. Know the locations of the following items: • Fire extinguisher • Chemical shower • Eye washer • Phone • Wear goggles at all times during the lab! Your eyes are very vulnerable, and getting even just a small bit of a chemical in your eye could permanently blind you. • If you are working with corrosive chemicals, wear gloves as they will prevent spillages from damaging your skin. Wear gloves appropriate to the chemicals you are working with. When you work with highly corrosive materials, such as concentrated sulphuric acid, thin latex gloves (the one your dentist uses) will not protect you and will only ma
