LAB SAFETY NOTES Flashcards
a potential source of harm or damage
Hazard
the likelihood of a hazard resulting in harm
Risk
includes laboratory coats, aprons, gloves, and closed-toe shoes
PPE
Purpose of PPE
to prevent exposure to
hazardous materials
chemicals should be
labeled properly and labels should be read carefully every time they are used
Proper Labeling
chemicals should be stored in a
specific order, such as by chemical class or compatibility
Storage
point open ends of test
tubes away from oneself and others when heating reagents
Safe Handling
Safe Handling and Storage of Chemicals
Proper labeling
Storage
Safe handling
laboratory doors should be
unlocked during experiments for easy exit in case of an emergency
Emergency Exit
clean up spills of hazardous
chemicals immediately and properly dispose of waste to specific bins.
Spill Cleanup
know the location of fire
extinguishers, eyewash stations, and safety
showers
Safety equipment
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Exit
Spill Cleanup
Safety equipment
exercise caution and good judgment when working in
a laboratory
Caution and Good Judgment
eating and drinking
are not permitted in laboratory settings
No Eating or Drinking
use fire extinguishers only for extinguishing fires, not for cleaning up chemical spills
Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
