Seguridad en El Laboratorio
Seguridad en El Laboratorio
Seguridad en El Laboratorio
INFORMACIÓN.
PROTECCIÓN.
Utiliza los equipos de protección cuando se requiera.
ELIMINACIÓN DE RESIDUOS.
3. Read safety labels. The reagent bottles contain pictograms and phrases that
inform about their danger, correct use and the measures to be taken in case of
ingestion, inhalation, etc. The safety data sheet, which must be available in the
laboratory, provides complementary information on the characteristics of each
substance. Some devices may contain information of the same type. Always read
this information carefully and take into account the specifications indicated in it.
For more information, access to the website is provided
4. Locate the nearest security devices. These devices are elements such as fire
extinguishers, eyewash stations, safety showers, emergency exits, etc. Find out
about how it works.
5. If in doubt, consult the teacher. Any questions you have, ask your teacher.
Remember that it is not allowed to carry out any experience not authorized by
your teacher.
PROTECTION.
Use protective equipment when required.
1. How to dress in the laboratory. The use of a coat is mandatory in the
laboratory. It is not advisable to wear a miniskirt or shorts, nor stockings, since
the synthetic fibers in contact with certain chemical products adhere to the skin.
It is recommended to wear closed shoes and not sandals. Long hair is a risk that
can be easily avoided by putting it back in a ponytail.
2. Take care of your eyes. The eyes are particularly susceptible to damage by
chemical agents. It is mandatory to wear safety glasses whenever you are in a
laboratory where the eyes can be damaged. Do not wear contact lenses in the
laboratory, since in the event of an accident, they can aggravate eye injuries.
3. Wear gloves. It is mandatory to wear gloves, especially when using corrosive
or toxic substances.
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WORK SAFELY IN THE LABORATORY
1. Hygienic standards. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory, as food or drink may
have been contaminated. Always wash your hands after doing an experiment and
before leaving the lab. For hygiene and safety reasons, smoking is prohibited in
the laboratory. Do not inhale, taste or smell chemicals if you are not properly
informed. Never put your nose close to inhale directly from a test tube.
2. Work with order and cleanliness. Remember that order is essential to avoid
accidents. Keep the work area tidy, without books, coats, bags, excess chemical
product canisters and unnecessary or useless things. Keep tables and extractor
cabinets always clean. All spilled chemicals must be cleaned up immediately.
Always clean the material and equipment perfectly after use.
3. Act responsibly. Work without haste, thinking about what you are doing at all
times, and with the material and reagents ordered. You should not play jokes,
run, play, push, etc. at the laboratory. Irresponsible behavior may be grounds for
immediate expulsion from the laboratory and academic sanction.
4. Attention to the unknown. Do not use or clean any reagent bottle that has lost
its label. Give it to your teacher immediately. Never substitute one chemical for
another in an experiment without prior permission from the teacher. Never use a
piece of equipment or device without fully knowing how it works.
4. Use of gas burners. If you use a Bunsen burner, or other intense heat source,
move chemical reagent bottles away from the burner. Never heat flammable
liquids with a lighter. Close the key of the lighter and the gas stop when you are
not using it.
If you smell gas, do not activate switches or electrical devices, do not light
matches or lighters, open doors and windows, and close the general key of the
laboratory. If the smell persists, notify the Campus Maintenance Service (phone:
954 557924).
6. Heating of liquids. Never heat a totally closed container. Always direct the
mouth of the container away from yourself and other people nearby.
3. Liquid substances or solutions that can be poured into the sink will be diluted
beforehand, especially if they are acids and bases. Do not throw products or solid
waste into the sink that could clog them. In these cases, deposit the waste in
suitable containers.
3. Burns. Small burns caused by hot material, baths, heating plates or blankets,
etc., will be treated by washing the affected area with cold water for 10-15
minutes. The most serious burns require immediate medical attention.
4. Cuts. Cuts caused by broken glassware are a common hazard in the laboratory.
These cuts must be washed well, with plenty of running water, for at least 10
minutes. If they are small and stop bleeding in a short time, wash them with soap
and water, apply an antiseptic and cover them with a suitable bandage or
dressing. If they are large and do not stop bleeding, it requires immediate medical
attention.
5. Spillage of chemicals on the skin. Chemicals spilled on the skin must be
washed off immediately with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes. The
safety showers installed in the laboratories will be used in those cases in which
the affected area of the body is large and washing in a sink is not sufficient. It is
necessary to remove all contaminated clothing from the affected person as soon
as possible while under the shower. Remember that speed in washing is very
important to reduce the severity and extent of the wound. Provide medical
assistance to the affected person.
7. Action in case of corrosion in the eyes. In this case time is of the essence (less
than 10 seconds). The sooner the eye is washed, the less serious the damage will
be. Wash both eyes with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes in an eye
shower, and if not available, with an eye wash bottle. It is necessary to keep the
eyes open with the help of the fingers to facilitate washing under the eyelids. It is
necessary to receive medical attention, no matter how small the injury may seem.