Labratory Saftey Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the closest fire extinguisher?
A
Front of the lab, by the door to inner hallway.
2
Q
Where is the closest eye wash?
A
At the front sink
3
Q
Where is the closest shower?
A
Inner hallway.
4
Q
When actively streaking a bacterial culture, the Bunsen burner should be _____.
A
On full flame.
5
Q
When you aren’t using Bunsen burner, it should be in what state?
A
On pilot light.
6
Q
When you aren’t using Bunsen burner, it should be in what state?
A
On pilot light.
7
Q
What do you need to do to prevent aerosols of bacterial culture.
A
- Start flaming the loop near where it connects to the handle to the end of the loop.
- Wait for loop to cool before touching a bacterial culture.
8
Q
Why wipe off oil from the 100x lens at end of each period?
A
It collects dust over time and can damage the lens.
