CH1: Intro to Safety

Question 1

Safety Mindset is…

Answer 1

A mindset that prioritizes safety first, practices being aware of and proactively thinking about potential hazards, minimizing hazards, and planning for any accidents

Question 2

Safety Culture is…

Answer 2

an environment that encourages values designed to promote lab safety to reduce risks

Question 3

when doing a new experiment follow…(WPFA)

Answer 3

W - walk through the experiment with another coworker
P - potential hazards to be noted
F - feedback of any other hazards from coworkers
A - always report accidents

Question 4

PPE means…

Answer 4

Personal Protective Equipment including goggles, gloves, lab coats, protective clothes, boots, and hair nets

Question 5

PASS stands for…

Answer 5

P - pull the pin
A - aim at the base of the fire
S - squeeze the handle
S - sweep from side to side

Question 6

Personal States of Mind Points (2 points)

Answer 6

Make sure to get enough sleep
Check your behavior, don’t be reckless and No Multitasking!

Question 7

Proper Preparation includes…

Answer 7

collecting proper inforamtion about instruments, chemicals, and bacteria such as checking the SDS

Question 8

What is the first thing you do when entering the lab?

Answer 8

Wash your hands and put on PPE

Question 9

What does PACE mean?

Answer 9

P - Plan by writing down procedure in detail with any risks
A - Ask yourself questions about potential risks
C - Consult others about potential hazards you missed
E - Execute all precautionary steps

Question 10

End of Day tasks (7 tasks)

Answer 10

1. Turn of all gas, water, and electricity
2. turn off unnecessary equipment
3. clean your workspace
4. Appropriately close all bottles
5. Properly label and put away all chemicals
6. Close any fume hoods
7. Wash you hands