Handling common laboratory accidents Flashcards
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1
Q
Cuts
A
Clean the wound with water and apply a dressing to it
2
Q
Heat / chemical burns
A
Place the affected area under slow running water
3
Q
Chemicals get into the eyes
A
Wash the eyes with distilled water from an eye wash bottle
4
Q
Glass breakage
A
Clean up the broken pieces of glass and dispose them in a broken glass container; Do not throw them in a general rubbish bin
5
Q
Gas Leakage
A
Turn off the gas supply and open all windows and doors
6
Q
Fires
A
Keep calm and report it your teacher at once; Do not put out the fire by yourself
