Safety and First Aid

Know what to do in case of

emergency.

Safety

Safety & health rules and

regulations should be understood
and practiced by everyone.

Safety is defined as action taken

to prevent or reduce the possible
of personal injury.

Safety is EVERYONEs
responsibility.

Safety Rules
Safety practices can be broken down into several sub-areas.

CONDUCT: the correct behavior in the appropriate place and at

the appropriate time.
Know

the safety rules and follow them.

The lab and its equipment should be used only when
the teacher is present.
Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in the
classroom.
Report unsafe conditions immediately.
Unsafe actions such as running or throwing objects
will not be permitted.

Safety Rules
Safety practices can be broken down into several sub-areas.

Personal Attire: clothing & protective

devices that should be worn for the activity you are
doing. Accidents can result when clothing becomes
caught in machinery or when chemicals splash.

Use

approved safety glasses or

goggles when needed.
Wear

a lab coat or apron to

protect clothing.
Secure

loose clothing and hair.

Safety Rules
Safety practices can be broken down into several sub-areas.

Equipment and Tool Use: how you

should handle and use tools.
Use

tools & equipment only after

a demonstration or safety check.
Never use equipment that is out
of order. If a machine does not
seem to be working properly, tell
the teacher.
Be careful when using sharp
tools. Keep the points turned away
from you and others.

Safety Rules
Safety practices can be broken down into several sub-areas.

Using Electricity: many of the tools and

equipment that we use are powered by electricity.
Electrical shock can be fatal.
Do

not use equipment with damaged

or exposed electrical wires. Report it.
Equipment should be grounded.
Never use electrical equipment on a
wet surface.
Do not touch electrical switches or
equipment with wet hands.

Safety Rules
Safety practices can be broken down into several sub-areas.

Handling Chemicals & Other

Liquids:
Spilled liquids should be wiped
up immediately to avoid
slipping.
Keep your hands away from
your eyes when using
chemicals. Wash your hands
after using chemicals.

Safety Rules
Safety practices can be broken down into several sub-areas.

Handling Chemicals & Other

Liquids (cont.):
Know the procedures for
washing your eyes in case they
are exposed to a chemical.
Identify

the contents of bottles

and containers by label; never
trust taste or smell.

Safety Rules
Safety practices can be broken down into several sub-areas.

Maintenance:
Thoroughly clean your work area at the end of
each class.
Tables, counters, and sinks should be clean.
Store materials, projects, and equipment in
approved locations.
Floors must be kept free of objects or materials
that might cause falls.
Aisles should be kept clear at all times.

Safety Rules

If you are unsure of a

chemical or tool ASK, before
using.

If a chemical is empty or
running low, you should get
Ms. LaBrie to mix more.

NO FOOD or drink in class!

USE TONGS to get paper out of chemicals.

OSHA
Safety

is a serious matter. There are state

and federal laws to enforce safety standards.

Occupational

Set

Safety Health Association

rules for safety

Perform

inspections to check for safety

M.D.S.
Material

Data Sheets

OSHA standard requires that a school or

company keep on file a Material Data Sheet
(MDS) for each hazardous substance.
Provides information on each chemical found in
this lab.
Includes information on chemical composition,
hazards, first aid, fire fighting measures, storage,
personal protection, properties, disposal
considerations, reactivity, etc.

P.P.E.
Personal Protective Equipment

gloves
aprons
safety glasses

Provide protection against the chemicals

used in this lab
You are not required to use PPE, although it
is recommended

Safety
If

a chemical spills clean it up

Everyone is responsible for safety in the
class, not just the teacher
Students acting in any manner that is
determined unsafe or against students code
of conduct will loose ALL privileges to ANY
equipment in the classroom. These students
will learn photography by reading books and
writing essays.

Chemical First Aid

The following slides will tell you
what to do in case a chemical is
ingested, inhaled, or comes into
contact with your skin.

Protecting the Eyes

The American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) has developed standards for safety
eyewear: ANSI Z87
Necessary when handling or mixing chemicals.
In all cases of eye contact with chemicals, flood
the eye with water immediately, continuously
and gently for at least 15 minutes.
A safety eyewash device is located
by the door for this purpose.

Chemicals Used:
Developer (film & darkroom)
Stop Bath (film & darkroom)
Fixer (film & darkroom)
Photo Flo (film only)

DO NOT CONTAMINATE OR MIX CHEMICALS

WITH ONE ANOTHER!

Paper Developer
Sodium Hydroxide
First Aid

Inhalation
Move to fresh air
Ingestion
Rinse mouth thoroughly
Skin Contact
Rinse with soap and water
Eye Contact
Rinse with water for 15 minutes while lifting eye lids. Get
medical attention if discomfort continues

Stop Bath
Acetic Acid Very Strong Odor
First Aid

Inhalation
Move to fresh air
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact
Rinse with soap and water
Eye Contact
Rinse with water for 15 minutes while lifting eye lids. Get
medical attention if discomfort continues

Fixer

Sodium Metabisulphite
First Aid

Inhalation

Ingestion

Rinse mouth thoroughly. Drink plenty of water. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact

Move to fresh air

Rinse with soap and water

Eye Contact

Rinse with water for 15 minutes while lifting eye lids. Get medical
attention if discomfort continues

Photo-Flo
Octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol
First Aid

Inhalation
Move to fresh air
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Give the victim several glasses of water.
Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact
Rinse with soap and water
Eye Contact
Rinse with water for 15 minutes while lifting eye lids. Get medical
attention if discomfort continues

Study, Study, Study

There

will be Safety Quiz. You must obtain a

90% to be admitted into the darkroom. If you
do not pass with a 90% you may retake the
test, but this could put you behind in your
class requirements. Try your best to pass the
test the first time.
The first attempt is the grade that will go into
the grade book, future attempts will not be
counted toward your marking period grade.

REVIEW

What are the 4 main chemicals

used in the classroom?
Developer
Stop

Bath

Fixer
Photo

Flow

What does M.D.S. Stand for?

Material
Data
Sheet

What does P.P.E. stand for?

Personnel
Protective
Equipment

What does OSHA stand for?

What are the main functions of
OSHA?
Occupational

Safety Health Association

Set rules for safety
Perform inspections to check for safety

Why is food and drink

prohibited in the classroom?
Chemicals

can get on your hands and then

be transferred to the food you eat thus you
indirectly inject the chemical.

In all cases of eye contact with

chemical what should you do?
Flood

the eye with water immediately,

continuously and gently for at least 15
minutes. Also, get help.

How should you handle prints

in a chemical bath?
With

print tongs

When should the lab &

equipment be used?
Only

when the teacher is present.

If a chemical bottle is empty or

running low what should you
do?
Get

Ms. LaBrie to Mix

Who is responsible for safety?

EVERYONE!