

What is Safety?
The condition of being protected from harm or other danger.
Four Possible Accidents that may happen in a Lab.
1: Thermal and Chemical Burns
2: Electric Shock
3: Fire or Explosion
4: Inhalation of Toxic Fumes
What is First Aid?
First Aid is emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical treatment is given.
Simple First Aid for Cuts, Burns and Electrocution.
For Cuts: First rinse the cut or wound with water and apply pressure with sterile gauze, a bandage or a clean cloth.
Simple First Aid for Cuts, Burns and Electrocution cont'd.
For Burns: First, cool the burn with water/cold water. Secondly, remove rings or other tight items from the burned area. Thirdly, apply lotion and lastly bandage the burn.
Simple First Aid for Cuts, Burns and Electrocution cont'd
For Electrocution:First, turn of the source of electricity if possible.You then ask "Can you hear me?". Ask them in both ears to open their eyes.Then pinch an earlobe. Then call 999.
Six Rules to Prevent Accidents. 1:Avoid skin and eye contact with chemicals.
2: Know location of safety equipment.
3: Lab Coat and Goggles should be worn at all times.
Six Rules to Prevent Accidents cont'd.
4: Examine glassware before using.
5: Before using a chemical, read the lable carefully.
6: Maintain and use equipment properly.

