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GHS Hazard Pictograms
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
GHS01 explosive
I explode
Keep away from flame, static electricity, sparkle, shock or any source of heat or rubbing.
GHS02 flammable
I burn
Keep away from flame or static electricity or a sparkle, or any source of heat or rubbing.
GHS03 oxidising
I make burns
I can induce an explosion or worsen a fire near a flammable product.
Keep away from any source of fire.
GHS04 compressed gases
I am under pressure
I can explode under the effect of heat. I can cause burns or injuries due to cold.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARDS
GHS05 corrosive
I corrode
I can attack metal, cause damage to the skin and eyes, in case of contact. Always wear gloves and safety goggles.
HEALTH HAZARDS
GHS06 toxic
I kill
I am a poison, even in low quantities.
GHS07 caution used for less serious health hazard
I can affect health
I irritate the skin, the eyes. I can induce skin sensitization.
GHS08 long term health hazards
I can seriously affect health
I am CMR (Carcinogenic, germ cell Mutagenic, toxic to Reproduction); STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity); I can induce respiratory sensitization.
ENVIRONNEMENTAL HAZARDS
GHS09 dangerous to the environment
I pollute
I cause fatal effects on the aquatic environment (fish, shell fish, …)
Never dispose of in the sink.
General safety rules in the classroom lab
Before entering the lab
Mobile phones must be switched off
Remove jewellery
Laboratory coats and lab shoes must be worn in teaching laboratories.
Long hair should be tied back.
Leave your backpack in the cloak room; take only your lab supplies (lab and school) for the lesson and your valuables
In the lab
- General safety rules
Don't eat or drink in the lab
Know emergency procedures
Keep your work area and walkways clear of backpacks, books, and other obstacles.
Always behave appropriately in the laboratory
Do not touch any equipment or chemicals in the laboratory until your teacher has given permission
Accidents and injuries
Instantly report any accident, spill, or injury to your instructor, no matter how minor.
Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully.
Take data during lab
Know where all of the safety equipment is in the lab and how to use it.
If there is a fire, all electrical equipment and equipment using gas must be shut off.
- When you’re doing an experiment
Always read the label of a chemical bottle before using it.
Know the potential hazards of a chemical before using the substance.
Label all the glassware containing solutions carefully.
Items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided for particular procedures must be used when indicated by the experimental protocol or by the teacher.
Never pipette by mouth
Do not pipette directly into a commercial stock reagent bottle. Instead, pour an aliquot of the reagent from the stock bottle into a beaker
Never return unused chemicals to their original containers
- At the end of the experiment
Dispose of chemicals properly. (some chemicals can be disposed of in the sink, while others require to be disposed of in specific containers).
Before leaving the lab
Empty the wash bottle and the waste bin, and check the cleanliness of your workbench.
Wash hands before leaving the laboratory
If you are the last students of the days
Put stools on the table
Close the shutters
Don’t forget any supplies.
Written by / Date de rédaction / Version / page / Checked and approuvd by /VF / 26/11/10 / 1 / 3/3 / VF/CQ