Materials and Safety

Materials #1:

Safety Goggles Dissecting Microscope or Hand Lens

Lab Apron Dissecting Tray

Dissecting Gloves Dissecting Pins

Preserved Pig Scissors

Probe Ruler

String Forceps

Scalpel

Safety Notes #1:

• Wear safety goggles and an apron at all times.
• Wear plastic gloves when handling the preserved specimen and when performing a dissection  to prevent any chemicals from coming in contact with your skin.
• Fetal pigs are preserved in a formalin-based or other preservative solutions. Wash all splashes off your skin and clothing immediately. If you get any chemical in your eye, rinse for at least 15 min.
• Work in a well-ventilated area. Do not place your face directly over the dissecting tray in order to reduce your exposure to any fumes  from the preservative.
• Always cut away from yourself and others sitting near you in case the scalpel slips.
• When you have finished the activities, clean your work area, wash your hands thoroughly, and dispose of all specimens, chemicals, and materials as instructed by your teacher.

Materials #2:

Safety Goggles Dissecting Microscope or Hand Lens

Lab Apron Dissecting Tray

Dissecting Gloves Dissecting Pins

Preserved Pig Scissors

Probe Ruler

Forceps Scalpel

Safety Notes #2:

• Wear safety goggles and an apron at all times.
• Wear plastic gloves when handling the preserved specimen and when performing a dissection to prevent any chemicals from coming in contact with your skin.
• Fetal pigs are preserved in a formalin-based or other preservative solution. Wash all splashes off your skin and clothing immediately. If you get any chemical in your eyes, rinse for at least 15 min.
• Work in a well-ventilated area. Do not place your face directly over the dissecting tray in order to reduce your exposure to any fumes  from the preservative.
• Always cut away from yourself and others sitting near you in case the scalpel slips.
• When you have finished the activities, clean your work area, wash your hands thoroughly, and dispose of all specimens, chemicals, and materials as instructed by your teacher.