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1.1: Lab Safety and Laboratory Notebook

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Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of a well-kept notebook.
• Learn how to enter information and maintain a legal scientific notebook.
• Familiarize students with basic safety rules.
• Allow students to become familiar with the safety equipment in the laboratory.

Student Learning Outcomes: :

Upon completion of this lab, students will be able to:

• Record information into a notebook in a legally acceptable format.
• Format a table of contents.
• Make appropriate corrections to their notebook.
• Engage in good laboratory practices.
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify the location and proper use of emergency equipment.
• Recognize the meaning of common laboratory safety signs.
• Interpret data on the safety diamond.

Introduction

Regardless if you work at a biotechnology company or in an academic research lab, keeping a lab notebook is a requirement. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) handbook states, "if it isn't written down, it wasn't done." The lab notebook is considered a legal document and can be used in court to settle patent disputes or to report a specialist’s finding in paternity suits or criminal cases. Often times, the lab notebook is used as a starting point for other scientists who work in the lab. Lab notebooks are always maintained for the following reasons:

• To record the steps an individual has carried out and to document their observations
• To establish ownership in case of a patent dispute or other legal issues
• To establish guidelines used to evaluate the process in which a product was made and to evaluate the product itself
• To follow the production of a product through the manufacturing process
• To create a contract between a company and consumers and/or between a company and regulatory agencies
• To demonstrate a procedure was done correctly
• To develop, follow, and evaluate standard operating procedures (SOP)

Without documentation, even quality work is worthless. In the event of an experiment failing, the documentation allows for a scientist to review their protocol and make adjustments for future experiments. As stated above, in industry, lab notebooks are legal documents. They are used to determine product quality, patent rights, and liability. Notebooks are always treated as if they will be used in court because the consequences of not doing so could be devastating to a company.

Part I: Setting Up a Legal Scientific Notebook

A notebook should contain what equipment and materials were used and what steps were followed to show that the equipment and materials were validated before use. In case of an audit by government regulatory agencies, a company must be able to produce documentation that proves that they are following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). If they find that a notebook was missing information or was not legible, then the company may be fined or held liable for damages in a product lawsuit. The importance of a well-kept notebook cannot be emphasized enough.

Guidelines for Setting Up a Legal Scientific Notebook

*For the purpose of this course, pages suitable for a lab notebook are included in the appendix. Your instructor may direct you to print a specific number of pages and bind them with staples along the long left edge to serve as a low-cost substitute for an official bound notebook.

• Obtain a bound notebook , such as a composition book. Spiral notebooks are not acceptable.
• Use only blue or black pen to make entries. NO PENCIL ALLOWED.

• Make pages 1-4 the Table of Contents. Write “Table of Contents” at the top of each of these pages. Record the title of each lab or entry and the page number for each.
• Each page in the notebook must be numbered. Number each page of the notebook in the upper corner with the first page of the notebook being “page 1.” The back of the first page will be “page 2” and so on.
• Record the date of each entry at the top of each page.
• Sign and date the bottom of each page.
• For each experiment (or activity) that you perform, you should include the purpose for the experiment, the materials and methods you use, any data tables, figures or graphs properly labeled with a title, and a conclusion.
• Do not erase errors. Just draw a single line through an erroneous entry, then add your initials. Enter the correct entry nearby.
• Never leave blank spaces. Draw a diagonal line through all open or blank space.
• If an entry continues on a different page, include “go to page ____” on the bottom right hand of the page to let the reader know where the rest of the information is located.
• Graphs and other small sheets of paper can be pasted into the notebook using a glue stick.
• Always include enough details for someone else to successfully duplicate the work you have recorded.
• Label all figures, tables and calculations. Figures should be labeled on the bottom left and tables are labeled on the top left.
• Never remove pages from your notebook.

Activity: Analysis of Sample Lab Notebook Entries

• Using blue or black pen complete steps A-E of the “guidelines for setting up a legal scientific notebook.”
• Enter a title in your lab notebook page (and in Table of Contents) as “Analysis of Sample Lab Notebook Entries.”
• Label the top of page 5 Lab A: Analysis of Sample Lab Notebook Entries.
• Each student should obtain a copy of the “Sample student notebook entries.”
• Review each of the three samples by yourself. You may choose to use the notebook scoring rubric provided in the appendix of this manual. Once you have reviewed the entries you can discuss your opinions with your group members. Make a list of what the student did well and what the student could have improved upon.
• Draw 3 tables into your notebook, one for each student entry you will be evaluating.

Score: ____ / 10 pt

• If you were grading these lab entries, what categories/criteria would you use to assign points? If you were the grader, what overall score (out of 10 points) would you assign the samples?

Part II: Lab Safety

Laboratory safety involves all the measures taken by the laboratory worker, laboratory owner, institution and regulatory agencies to eliminate potential harm to human health and well-being. Although steps are taken to reduce risks in the workplace, safety is a matter of personal responsibility . A biotechnology lab may have several safety hazards that must be known and understood by all students or employees working in the lab. It is the responsibility of each person in the lab to know and follow basic laboratory safety rules, to understand how to safely operate equipment, understand the hazards of materials they are working with and to work to reduce potential risks. In the event of an accident, it is critical to know the location and use of emergency equipment. Having this knowledge should help to prevent accidents and minimize damage that might occur in the event of an accident.

A. Laboratory Safety Equipment

Draw Table 2 in your lab notebook. Fill in the location of the following lab safety items:

Laboratory Safety Guidelines and Contract

General rules.

• No guests are allowed in the lab.
• Know emergency procedures, use and location of emergency equipment (emergency exits, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, eye wash station, first aid kit, and broken glass container).
• In case of fire, evacuate the room and assemble outside the building.
• Report all accidents, no matter how insignificant they appear, to a laboratory supervisor
• Be aware of your surroundings and potential dangers created by others.

Personal Protection

• Do not smoke, eat, drink, chew gum, or apply cosmetics in a laboratory.
• Wear protective clothing such as long pants, closed-toe shoes, a lab coat, and goggles.
• Tie long hair up or behind the shoulders. Do not wear long, dangling jewelry or scarfs.
• Dispose of gloves in the laboratory trash. Do not wear lab coats and gloves into public areas. You will need to dispose of gloves and take off your lab coat before leaving the lab.
• Cover cuts or scrapes with a sterile, waterproof bandage before entering a lab.
• Wash skin immediately and thoroughly if contaminated by chemicals or microorganisms.
• Wash your hands regularly, with soap and water, especially after working with bacteria.
• If you are pregnant or ill, please let your lab instructor know immediately.
• Let your lab instructor know before leaving the classroom.

Handling Chemicals

• Keep all containers capped with the appropriate lid. Clearly label items produced in the lab.
• If a chemical is splashed into the eyes or skin, flush for 15 minutes.
• Clean up spills and broken glass immediately. Use broom and dustpan to pick up broken glass.
• Keep chemicals away from direct heat or sunlight. Keep containers of alcohol, acetone, and other flammable liquids away from flames.
• Read labels carefully. Be aware of hazardous chemicals and precautions for safe use.
• Follow instructions about proper disposal of lab reagents.

Handling Equipment

• Keep your work area clean and clutter-free.
• Be aware of your potential impact on others.
• Notify lab supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
• If you do not know how to use an instrument or equipment, then do not touch it.
• Do not use laboratory equipment without first receiving instruction in its use.
• Keep balances clean and dry, always use weigh paper/boats.
• Never leave heat sources unattended. Be careful when using hot plates or burners. Note that there is often no visible flame, glow or sign that objects are hot.

I have read the lab safety guidelines, found all lab safety equipment, and understand the procedure about emergency class evacuation. I will conduct myself in a safe and conscientious manner and take proper care in the use of all lab equipment.

Signature _______________________________________________ Date ______________________

B. Lab Safety Video

• While watching the lab safety video, take notes on as many safety hazards as you notice.
• When the video is over, discuss the hazards you observed with your group and what can be done to work safely using good laboratory practices.
• Make Table 3 in your notebook and organize your observations.

C. Chemical Hazards Labeling Activity

Hazard communication standard (hcs).

A quick assessment of a chemical’s hazards is visible on its container on a Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) label. HCS labeling does not replace the more detailed Safety Data Sheet (SDS) but rather gives the following information in brief:

• Name, Address, and Phone Number of Responsible Party (i.e., the manufacturer or distributor)
• Chemical Identification - chemical name and code or batch number that matches the information found in Section 1 of the chemical's SDS
• Signal Word - "DANGER" for more severe hazards or "WARNING" for less severe hazards
• Hazard Statements - a brief description of the hazard(s)
• Precautionary Statements (optional) - prevention, response, storage, and disposal
• Hazard Category Numbers 1-4 (optional) - "1" for the most severe hazard to "4" for the least severe

Pictograms are red-bordered, diamond shapes that frame a black graphic on a white background, and these symbols depict the type of hazard(s). HCS labels are required by the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and are standardized, having been adopted from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) set by the United Nations.

• Walk around the room and locate two items that display the Hazard Communication Standard label.
• Draw a sketch of the pictogram in your lab notebook and carefully copy the chemical identification information of the reagent that it is describing.
• Write down the label's signal word and any hazard statements, and comment on the characteristics and hazards of the two items.

Chemical Hazards and Waste Disposal

Laboratory waste must be disposed of safely and appropriately. Labs must be aware of the school, state and federal guidelines for waste disposal. Many chemicals can NOT be poured down the sink. Be sure you know which chemicals are hazardous, require special storage and must be placed into properly labeled waste containers kept in fume hoods until sent to the proper hazardous waste disposal. Know which materials are considered biohazards and the proper area or container to place them so they can be autoclaved.

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Rating System

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Rating System was designed for emergency workers such as fire responders to be able to swiftly get basic information about the hazards of a chemical from a simple label. The diamond-shaped label is divided into four color-coded squares, and inside each square is printed a ratings code or number from 0-4, with "0" as the least severe hazard to "4" as the most severe.

Inside the red square, the number indicates the flammability rating; blue indicates the health hazard rating; yellow indicates the chemical's instability; and the white square indicates any special hazards.

• Walk around the room and find a label with the NFPA safety diamond. Read the explanations in the table above. Write down the chemical name and draw its NFPA diamond.
• Think of a chemical used in a lab or find a second container without an NFPA label already affixed and then write down its name. Use an internet or in-class resource to draw that chemical's NFPA ratings.
• Compare the NFPA 704 label with OSHA's Hazard Communication label from the previous activity. How are they the same? How do they differ? What are the pros and cons of each type of label?

E. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

A Safety Data Sheet (previously called Material Safety Data Sheet) for each chemical is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Sections 1-8 contain information about the identification, hazards, composition, safe handling practices, and emergency control measures. Sections 9 through 11 and 16 contain technical and scientific information, such as physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicology, and exposure control.

Draw table 1.3 in your lab notebook and answer the following.

Using the SDS for sodium hydroxide provided to your group, determine what should be done in the event that the reagent: a) got on your skin b) splashed into your eyes c) was inhaled

F. Science Laboratory Safety Signs

Study questions.

• Review lab safety signs and know their meanings.
• What are the types of PPE required in a laboratory?
• How should you dispose of glass waste?
• How should you dispose of biohazard waste?
• What should you do if a chemical gets in eyes?
• Given a laboratory hazard, be able to describe the correction of GLP needed in the lab.
• What do the 4 diamonds in the NFPA represent?
• Why must a scientist keep a lab notebook?
• In industry, a lab notebook is a legal document. What can it be used to determine?
• What is GMP?
• What are the Do’s and Don’ts of keeping a legal notebook?

Puzzle: Lab Safety and Lab Notebooks

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Lab and Experiment Safety

Looking to teach your students about lab and experiment safety? This lesson plan is perfect for you! Students will learn about general lab rules and experimental procedures through a variety of activities. Plus, they’ll get to practice putting these procedures into action so you can be sure they learn everything they need to know. So why wait? Get your students started on this important lesson today!

Description

Additional information, what our lab and experiment safety lesson plan includes.

Lesson Objectives and Overview: Lab and Experiment Safety teaches students the basics about lab rules and ensuring safe practices during experiments. Students will learn what protocols are in place to keep people safe. They will also understand why it is important to protect themselves and others when conducting experiments. This lesson is for students in 5th grade and 6th grade.

Classroom Procedure

Every lesson plan provides you with a classroom procedure page that outlines a step-by-step guide to follow. You do not have to follow the guide exactly. The guide helps you organize the lesson and details when to hand out worksheets. It also lists information in the yellow box that you might find useful. You will find the lesson objectives, state standards, and number of class sessions the lesson should take to complete in this area. In addition, it describes the supplies you will need as well as what and how you need to prepare beforehand. This lesson requires video cameras or phones with cameras for the practice assignment.

Options for Lesson

This lesson contains several suggestions for additional activities or ideas in the “Options for Lesson” section of the classroom procedure page. One idea is to allow students to modify the safety contract or write their own safety contract using examples that they find online. In addition, you can print one large safety contract for students to sign as a class and post it on the classroom wall. Another option is to allow students to choose their own safety procedures, or you can assign them to each group. If you choose to assign them to the groups, cover all of the information in the content pages and then create a single video for students to watch as a class. One more idea is to invite a local firefighter to come and talk about fire safety in the lab.

Teacher Notes

The paragraph on this page provides a little extra information on what you can expect from the lesson. It reminds you that the goal is for students to be ready to participate in labs, equipped with safety protocols. You could also teach this lesson at the same time as or before a lesson photosynthesis. Use the lines to write out your thoughts as you prepare.

LAB AND EXPERIMENT SAFETY LESSON PLAN CONTENT PAGES

General rules and before you start.

The Lab and Experiment Safety lesson plan includes two pages of content. To start off, the lesson mentions how lots of people enjoy science because of the hands-on activities and experiments. While they can be a lot of fun, however, it is always important to remain safe. Each person should be responsible for the safety of both themselves and the people around them.

The lesson then lists a few sets of rules. Regarding general rules, students should never eat, drink, or taste anything in the lab. They should never work alone or take any materials or chemicals out of the room. Students should always follow their teacher’s instructions and ask questions if they don’t understand something. They should never enter or work in a supply area unless told to do so by the teacher. They should help others and warn them of unsafe things. Horseplay and goofing off are never allowed during lab activities. Finally, students should never run in the lab.

Before starting an experiment, there are other rules to consider. Students should read instructions carefully and make sure they have any necessary safety equipment. They should always wear safety goggles and never remove them during the experiment. They should remove loose clothing or jewelry and tie back long or loose hair. Students should also ensure they know where the emergency equipment is.

WHILE WORKING, AFTER FINISHING, AND FIRST AID

While conducting an experiment, students should recheck instructions. They should not handle equipment without permission and should handle living things or preserved specimens with respect. When using sharp objects, they should always cut away from themselves. When dissecting, they should cut using gentle, constant pressure. They should never stab anything.

Students should wear gloves when handling chemicals or preserved specimens. They should always carry microscopes and test tub racks with both hands. And they should never smell a chemical directly from the container. They should only waft their hand over it to smell when instructed.

After the experiment is over, students should clean and put away all the equipment. They should turn off and store the microscopes and properly dispose of any waste. They should also clean their work area and always wash their hands with soap and water.

There are more rules related specifically to first aid in case something happens in the lab.

• Report all accidents, injuries, or incorrect procedures at once.
• In case of severe bleeding, contact the teacher immediately.
• If any substance is spilled on you or gets into your eyes, wash with plenty of water and notify an adult.
• Minor burns should be immersed in cold water at once. For sever burns, seek medical attention immediately.
• In the case of fainting or collapse, give the person fresh air and recline them so their head is lower than their body.

LAB AND EXPERIMENT SAFETY LESSON PLAN WORKSHEETS

The Lab and Experiment Safety lesson plan includes three worksheets: an activity worksheet, a practice worksheet, and a homework assignment. Each one of these handouts will help students demonstrate their knowledge and will reinforce what they learned throughout the lesson. Use the guidelines on the classroom procedure page to determine when to give students each worksheet.

LAB SAFETY VIDEO PRACTICE WORKSHEET

For the practice, students will work in small groups. Each group will make a video about lab safety. The videos must include certain components. All the students in the group must be visible. They must choose three behaviors or actions to demonstrate. They will demonstrate both the correct and incorrect behavior or action. The incorrect action should also show the possible consequences. Finally, they must explain why people should behave or act correctly in the lab or during an experiment.

CARTOON MAYHEM HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

The homework assignment requires students to look at a cartoon and figure out the answers to six prompts.

Worksheet Answer Keys

There is an answer key for the homework worksheet at the end of the document. It provides the correct answers in red to make it easy to compare it with students’ responses. If you choose to administer the lesson pages to your students via PDF, you will need to save a new file that omits these pages. Otherwise, you can simply print out the applicable pages and keep these as reference for yourself when grading assignments.

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Lab Safety Lesson Plan: Create Safety Rules Posters

In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 6-12, students watch the BrainPOP movie Lab Safety and explore the other features in this topic to fully understand why lab safety rules are important. Students then apply their understanding by creating posters illustrating the various rules. 

Lesson Plan Common Core State Standards Alignments

Lesson plan next generation science standards alignments, students will:.

• Brainstorm lab safety rules.
• Watch a BrainPOP movie and explore resources about lab safety.
• Apply understanding by creating lab safety rule posters.
• Internet access for BrainPOP
• Interactive whiteboard
• Construction paper or poster boards and markers

Preparation:

• Preview the movie  Lab Safety   to plan for adaptations. 
• Determine which of the topic’s features you plan on having students explore (e.g. Challenge, Creative Coding, Primary Source, etc.) and use the Assignment Builder to Assign them to students.

Lesson Procedure:

• Project the BrainPOP topic  Lab Safety on the whiteboard. Read aloud, or have a volunteer read the summary that appears below the movie player.   
• Have students brainstorm lab safety rules they know about and the reason for those rules. Tell the class that today they will use BrainPOP to learn all about lab safety rules-- why they’re important, and what can happen if we don’t follow them. Explain that they will create posters about lab safety rules to display around the classroom.
• Show the movie Lab Safety to the whole class on the whiteboard. Turn on the closed caption option to aid in comprehension. Use the Discussion Prompts and Pause Point to discuss the movie before, during, and after watching.
• Next, have students open their Make-a-Map assignment or just have them open Make-a-Map within the Lab Safety topic. Have them construct a spider map to identify the various Lab Safety rules described in the movies. Tell them to use additional nodes connected to each rule describing the reason for that rule and/or the effects of not following the rule.
• As students are working, distribute construction paper and markers. After completing their Make-a-Map, have students explore other topic features as time allows, and add additional information to their maps.
• Next, have students select one safety rule from their map (alternatively, you can assign rules to students) and create a poster stating and illustrating that rule. Prompt them to use notes from their maps to create their posters, and encourage them to include any other details about the rule, such as the effects of following or not following it.
• Display finished posters around the classroom and invite students to walk around and read their classmates’ posters.
• Conclude the lesson by discussing any other rules students may know of that were not discussed in the movie. If time allows, have students create posters for these rules, too.

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American Chemical Society Chemical & Laboratory Safety

Chemists understand that working with chemicals and developing new materials and chemical processes involve some degree of risk. Specific incidents in academic, industrial, and public settings emphasize the need for clear focus on safety throughout the chemistry enterprise.

Stanford University Laboratory Chemical Safety Toolkit

The Laboratory Chemical Safety Toolkit provides guidance to Principal Investigators (PIs)/Laboratory Supervisors and laboratory personnel on compliance with the institutional  Chemical Hygiene Plan . 

The Laboratory Safety Institute

The Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) is a nonprofit organization providing safety education for government, industry and educational laboratories worldwide. Since 1978, we have taught more than 100,000 scientists, teachers and lab professionals in 30 countries.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) informs workers, employers, and occupational health professionals about workplace chemicals and their hazards. The NPG gives general industrial hygiene information for hundreds of chemicals/classes. 

Material Safety Data Sheets

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product. It is an essential starting point for the development of a complete health and safety program. It also contains information on the use, storage, handling and emergency procedures all related to the hazards of the material. The MSDS contains much more information about the material than the label. MSDSs are prepared by the supplier or manufacturer of the material. It is intended to tell what the hazards of the product are, how to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed, what to do if accidents occur, how to recognize symptoms of overexposure, and what to do if such incidents occur.

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