Submission of Proposal under Star College Scheme

SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED
While working in a laboratory following safety rules are to be observed.

1. 
   Wear eye protection and laboratory coat.
   
2. 
   Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.
   
3. 
   Never perform an unauthorized experiment.
   
4. 
   Handle glass apparatus very carefully.
   
5. 
   Follow proper procedure while heating liquids. While heating the liquids in a test tube, keep the mouth of test tube in the direction away from you. Keep the test tube shaking all the time while heating. It does not allow the boiling liquid to spurt out of the test tube.
   
6. 
   Never inhale vapour directly.
   
7. 
   While diluting acid always add acid to water, and never pour water to acid.
   
8. 
   If a glass tubing or a thermometer is to be inserted in a rubber cork, lubricate the glass and protect your hand with a towel. Use gentle twisting.
   
9. 
   Use dropper and test tube holder.
   
10. 
    Do not smell or taste the chemicals.
    
11. 
    Learn & be familiar with the fire extinguisher procedure provided in the laboratory.
    
12. 
    Never heat volatile inflammable chemicals directly on flame for e.g. if alcohols are heated directly, its vapours will catch fire.
    
13. 
    Do not throw porcelain piece, match stick, and filter paper etc. in the sink.
    
14. 
    Avoid leaving Na metal exposed to air or throwing it in sink. This may lead to fire in the lab.
    
15. 
    Never heat graduated glass apparatus over a flame.
    
16. 
    Wear half sleeved clothes, Hair should be tied back .
    

17. Be alert & follow discipline, orderliness in lab.


HOW TO DEAL WITH ACCIDENTS

1. 
   Inform the teacher immediately in case of emergency or accident, even if you think it is aminor one.
   
2. 
   Burns: wash with clean water. Do not rub the affected portion.
   
3. 
   Acid burns: wash with water and dilute solution of NaHCO₃ and then with running water.
   
4. 
   Alkali burns: wash the affected portion with dilute solution of CH₃C00H and then withrunning water.
   
5. 
   Eye Injury: do not rub the eyes. Splash the eyes with clean water.
   
6. 
   Cuts: wash with plenty of free slowing water. Apply tincture Iodine.
   
7. 
   Gas leak: Try to switch off gas supply from mains.
   
8. 
   electric shock: Try to switch off the electric current/mains immediately. Keep youself away from the affected area.