What are the safety procedures when using mechanical equipment?

First of all, pay attention to what you are doing and what you are working with.

Always wear safety glasses or goggles when working with dangerous chemicals.

Know where the laboratory safety equipment is located.

Tell the instructor of any accidents immediately.

Keep food and drinks out of the laboratory work area.

When dealing with chemicals, always read labels carefully to be absolutely certain that you have the right chemical.

Sometimes you will be told to use a certain concentration of a solution. In those cases, be sure you check the label for concentration as well as the name of the chemical.

Never mix chemicals that you haven't been told to mix without an "okay" from the instructor.

If you spill a chemical, wipe it up immediately andadvise the instructor. Be sure to let the instructor know what you have spilled.

If you get any chemical on you, rinse it off immediately with lots of water and let the instructor know what you spilled on your way to rinsing it off.