LABORATORY
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Introduction:
 Laboratory - place wherein teaching and
learning happens to demonstrate application
of chemical concepts and principles in an
experimental form.
- a place wherein a research is
conducted for improvement of
society.
 Chemical Safety - application of best
practices in handling chemicals and working
processes.
- involves understanding the
physical, chemical, and
toxicological information of
hazardous chemicals. Factors
such as:
(1) Environmental including facilities, location,
equipment, protocols and standards,
(2) Personal including attitude, beliefs, personality,
knowledge, skills, and abilities; and
(3) Behavioral including safe and risky processes
contributes to safety. Therefore, a safety working
environment is a responsibility of everyone.
 Chemical safety awareness is necessary to
create and ensure a safety learning
environment.
Personal Safety
1. Wear proper eye protection. Use protective eyewear
such as laboratory goggles. Avoid using contact lenses
when performing experiments.
2. Wear appropriate protective clothing and footwear.
An appropriate lab gown should cover your legs to the
knees. Do not wear high heel shoes, sandals, or
slippers. Remove your lab gown when outside the
laboratory.
3. Wearing gloves will protect the hands from
chemicals. There are many different types of glove
depending on materials or substances which you will
be working with. Remove your gloves before using an
instrument and leaving the laboratory. Dispose it
properly.
4. Mask will protect you from inhaling vapors and
particulates. There are different types of mask
depending on the materials or substances which you
will be working with.
5. Long hair must be tied up.
prescribed.
6. Remove all jewelries and accessories when
performing an experiment
7. Do not eat, drink, smoke, use medication or apply
cosmetics in the chemical laboratory and storage.
8. Never engage in pranks and other acts of mischief.
No horse playing.
9. Always read the labels of all chemical reagent that
you will use in the experiment. When you prepare a
solution, label your sample with paper, followed by a
clear tape. This will minimize the possibilities of
unreadable label.
10. Put your bags on the designated areas. Avoid
putting your bags in areas that will block emergency
exit and electrical panels.
11. Familiarize yourself on the location of fire
extinguisher, emergency exit, safety cabinet, eyewash,
and laboratory shower.
12. Do not perform unauthorized experimental work,
mixed chemical reagents that is not in the procedure.
13. Never work alone. Make sure somebody is aware
that you are working.
14. Always wash your hands properly.
15. Dispose all the chemical waste in an appropriate
waste bottle.
16. Report any accident to the instructor in charge.
Broken glass and ceramics should be carefully
removed, and spills should be removed based on the
instructions for their removal. See emergency
measures for instructions. Do not panic.
Chemical Hazard Information
 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - a technical
document that contains information on the
potential hazards and ways to handle the
chemical products for safety purposes.
 NFPA Diamond Chemical Hazard System -
provide visual representation of the potential
hazards of a certain chemical. It used color
codes, numbers, and symbols for personnel to
 identify the hazards of a chemical that may
impose during a fire.

Table No 1.1 NFPA hazard rating descriptions for health hazards,

flammability hazards, and instability hazards.

Table No 1. 2 NFPA special hazards symbols and meaning

EU Chemical Hazard Symbols

A hazard pictogram symbol that can be used to classify and label hazardous chemicals in the European
union.