Chapter 1: Safety Flashcards
When should you wear goggles in the lab?
Always/ Whenever instructed
What should you do if you wear contact lenses and are about about to perform a lab with chemicals?
Inform the lab administrator
What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a lab’s procedure?
Ask the administrator
What should happen to chemical wastes after an experiment?
They should be disposed of properly/how the administrator asks you to dispose them
What should you do if you do not finish a lab experiment?
Inform the administrator and ask them what to do
Where should you point a test tube when heating it?
Away from everyone
How should you pick up a piece of glass?
You shouldn’t, the administrator should
What should you do if you have been injured in the lab
Inform the teacher
What should you do if you are gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment
Check for cracks
Do personal eyeglass provide eye protection in the lab
No
What should happen to long hair in the lab?
It should be pulled back out of the face
What should you not wear in the lab?
Dangling or baggy clothing
What is the best footwear in the lab?
Sneakers
Is horseplay allowed in the lab?
No
What should you do if a piece of equipment isn’t working properly?
Inform the teacher
What should you do when you finish a lab?
Wait quietly for more instructions
Does hot glass look the same as cold glass?
Yes
Is chipped or cracked glassware ok to use?
No
Should you read thoroughly through the procedures before entering the lab?
Yes
Are you allowed to enter the chemical storage area?
No
Are all unauthorized experiments prohibited?
Yes
Are flip flops ok in the lab?
No
Fire blanket
A blanket made of fire smothering materials
Microscope:
A device that enhances small images
Corrosive
Able to be broken down by chemicals
Eyewash Sation
A place to wash chemicals out of your eyes when things go wrong
Fire extinguisher
A device that shoots out fire smothering foam
Flammable
Able to be caught on fire
How can experiments be conducted safely and efficiently?
By following all instructions and perocedures
How should emergency situations be handled appropriately and effectively?
By informing the teacher that something has gone wrong
