Lab And Safety Rules

Question 1

What should you do before a Lab?

Answer 1

1) Read the directions for the experiment several times. Follow the directions exactly as they are written. If you have questions about any part of the procedure, ask your teacher for assistance.

Question 2

Can you perform activities by yourself?

Answer 2

No always with a teacher

Question 3

What safety equipment should you use?

Answer 3

Safety glasses should be worn whenever you are working with chemicals or heating any substance. Make sure to wash the safety glasses with soap and water before wearing them.

Question 4

What are the rules about eating or drinking in the lab?

Answer 4

Never eat or drink in the lab. Never inhale chemicals…waft or wave the fumes towards you. Do not taste any chemicals.

Question 5

What should you do when a spill occurs

Answer 5

immediately ask your teacher about the proper cleanup procedure. Do not pure chemicals or other substances into the sink or trash container. Ask your teacher for the proper disposal instructions.

Question 6

What are the rules about clothing and personal accessories?

Answer 6

Tie back long hair to keep it away from any chemicals, burners or other lab equipment. 7) Remove or tie back any articles of loose clothing or jewelry that can hang down and come in contact with chemicals or flames.

Question 7

What things in the classroom should you know the locations of and use of?

Answer 7

eyewashes, safety shower, fire extinguishers, fire blanket, fume hoods, emergency gas shutoff valve. Know the location of the first aid kit, broken glass container, dustpan and brush, fire alarm, nearest exit/stairwell.

Question 8

What are the rules about the safety shower?

Answer 8

DO NOT turn the safety shower on except in the event of an emergency. Any “horseplay” with this tool will result in serious consequences for those students involved.

Question 9

How should you treat a burn?

Answer 9

Apply cold water continuously. Call your teacher immediately.

Question 10

How should you treat cuts and Abrasions?

Answer 10

Stop any bleeding by applying direct pressure. Call your teacher immediately.

Question 11

How should you treat foreign things to the eye?

Answer 11

Use eyewash to flush with plenty of water. Call your teacher immediately.

Question 12

How should you treat fainting?

Answer 12

Leave the person lying down. Loosen any tight clothing. Call your teacher immediately. Keep people away.

Question 13

How should you treat poisoning?

Answer 13

Note the suspected substance. Call your teacher immediately.

Question 14

How should you treat spills on skin

Answer 14

Flush with large amounts of water. Call your teacher immediately.

Question 15

What are the Heating and Fire Safety Rules?

Answer 15

1) Maintain a clean work area and keep materials away from flames
2) Never reach across an open flame
3) know how to use the Bunsen burner properly, don’t leave heat source unattended
4) when heating test tube, always paint it away from you and others. Position yourself nearest to the wall and point the test tube towards the wall.
5) never heat a liquid in a sealed container.
6) Before picking up a container that has been heated, hold the back of your hand to the container to test how hot it is. Use clamp or tongs if too hot.
7) Never Run when you are on fire or if there is a fire. Smother it with fire blanket and role on ground.

Question 16

What are the “Working in the lab safely regulations”

Answer 16

1) pay attention to any safety notes and or changes to the procedure that the teacher made.
2) always use heat resistant glassware for heating (Pyrex)
3) Use materials only from properly labeled containers. Read the labels carefully before using
4) Don’t return chemicals in stock containers. Discard extra chemicals as your teacher directs.
5) always add acid to water to dilute acids
6) don’t use sink to discard matches, broken glass, or any other solid material
7) Store backpacks, coats, and other personal items away from the immediate lab bench area and not in the aisles. Under and on desk
8) don’t use safety equipment unnecessarily
9) always label glassware with the names of the substance before adding the substance. Include date and name.

Question 17

What are Cleaning up the lab rules?

Answer 17

1) clean up work area, throw trash away, return equipment
2) turn off all water and burners and gas nobs
3) dispose of chemicals and other materials directed by teacher
4) place lab coat on hanger and hang it
5) wash hands.