You should be aware of the following whenever you deal with fire in a
laboratory experiment:
 1) Keep all
combustible materials away from open flames unless specifically instructed to place them
in the flame.
2) Keep
head, hair, and all loose clothing away from an open flame.
3) Never
leave unattended anything that is being heated or reacting.
4) Always
turn off burner when not in use.
5) When
heating a substance in a test tube make sure that the mouth of the test tube is not
pointed at anyone.
6) Always
be aware of the location of fire extinguishers, eye baths, shower, and fire retardant
blanket.
7) If you
should smell a gas odor, close all gas jets, and try to vent the room. If any flames are
present near the smell, extinguish them until the odor dissipates.
Return to Hydrogen Lab Main Page
Go to Acid Safety Page
Click
here for Information on Using a Laboratory Burner
Go to the Flame Test Lab Page
Go
to the General Skills Page
Return to Main Chemistry Laboratory Page
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