safety in the lab.....?

Question

i need to write a chemistry on the theme "safety in the lab" and i really need help.....i need to know which chemicals are dangerous, wat are the consequences, how to store those chemicals and work withe them, the first aid when someone gets hurt (include: bases ,acids, salts, gasses, metals.....)

please help me, give some links and thanks

Answer 1

Please begin with the following sites. You should include an MSDS notebook, proper spill kits, first aid kit, shower, eye wash, proper ventilation and disposal, rules of PPE (personal protective equipment like goggles/safety glasses, lab coat....this info is found on MSDS sheets for each chemical), disaster esccape plan, etc.

Make your chemistry laboratory experience safe by following these simple rules.
chemistry.about.com/od/healthsafety/a/aa080104a.htm

Chemical and Safety Information
www.physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/

General Chemistry Lab Safety.
chemlabs.uoregon.edu/Safety/GeneralInstructions.html

Fire Safety and Fire Extinguishers
www.ilpi.com/safety/extinguishers.html

www.chemistrycoach.com/tutorials-9.htm

Answer 2

Do a web search for "chemical safety" and see if you can find the information you need. Flinn Scientific has very good information on lab safety check their website. If you can get your hands on one of their catalogs they have a whole section on lab safety.

You need to narrow your topic. There is no way you can write about the hazards associated wtih every chemical. Information about specific compounds including hazards and first aid can be found on their Material Safety Data sheets. Anyone who must handle these chemicals must have access (by law) to the MSDS for that chemical. That way the person can become acquainted with the specific hazards for that chemical.

Answer 3

I work in a lab at the local hospital.

We deal with a few dangerous chemicals:
Ethyl Alcohol (ethanol), Isopropyl Alcohol (isopropynol) and Xylene are all very flammable and are supposed to be kept in a metal cabinet. Work done with Alcohols and Xylenes is to be done under a fume hood. Inspectors will periodically come by to measure the air flow for our hoods.

Formalin and Formaldehyde are also dangerous. They are used to fix human tissue. You don't want to get any on your skin. There are always safety showers and eyewash stations in any room where these chemicals are used. I never see anyone check these in our lab.

People who work in labs (especially in hospitals) have lots of work. Sometimes we 'cut corners' and overlook some safety considerations in order to get our jobs done. Everything is put in proper order only for inspections. That's the real world, sorry!