Laboratory Safety Flashcards
Know location of…
- eye wash station
- fire blanket (wrap it around and smother fire
- fire extinguisher (in tiny room)
Class A Fire
(wood, paper burning) – use water (or cut off oxygen)
Class B Fire
(oil, grease) – use dry chemical (baking soda), CO2 fire extinguisher
Class C Fire
(electrical) – use dry chemical (baking soda), CO2 fire extinguisher
Class D Fire
(active metal – K, Mg, Al, Na) – use sand, salt
No
food, drink, unauthorized experimentation
if you open a chemical
once you open the can of worms you cannot put them back in: give it to the next group
Broken Glass (3)
- report
- broom+dust pan
- put glass into glass receptacle
Acid Spills (4)
- report
- neutralize w base (baking soda)
- paper towel
- garbage
How to properly dilute an acid
add the acid to the water to prevent splashing
Base spills (4)
- report
- neutralize with an acid (vinegar)
- paper towel
- garbage
MSDS (7)
- Product identifier
- Supplier identifier
- A reference to the MSDS
- Hazard symbols
- Risk phrases (ex. Vapour harmful, liquid causes severe burns)
- Precautionary measures (ex. Store away from heat, wear face protection)
- First aid measures (ex. Flush eyes with water, do not induce vomiting)
Mix with a…
glass stirring rod (not thermometer)
Do not bring _______ to the counter
bags, food, chairs, anything but what is needed
WHMIS
workplace hazardous materials information system
