Post-Lab Chem Safety Flashcards
This is achieved by undertaking all activities involving chemicals in such a way as to ensure the safety of human health and the environment.
Chemical Safety
Source of potential harm or danger
Hazard
The measure of the magnitude, duration, and frequency of exposure to a potential hazard.
Exposure
Possibility that harm or injury might core when exposed to a hazard.
Risk
What is the risk of sharps?
Needle stick and potential infection from exposure.
What is the risk of hazardous chemicals?
Accidental splash to the face and chemical burn
How to be safe in the laboratory?
Proper PPE and attire
Laboratory floor plan
Chemical information and safety
Proper techniques
Basic Safety Rules
Proper PPE
Clean laboratory gown, all buttoned up
Long pants
Clean shoes
Safety goggles
Nitrile/ Industrial Gloves
Know the location of the Laboratory Floor Plan
- Storage of laboratory materials
- Laboratory Technician
- Showers, eyewash stations and fire extinguisher
- Emergency exit
A document that contains information on the potential hazards and how to work safety with the chemical product.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Proper Techniques in Using Equipment
- Use for its designated purpose
- Follow the correct method/ procedure of operation
- Use correct reagents/materials
- Know how to clean and maintain
- Proper storage
Where should you not store solution of alkalis (NaOH)? Why?
Glass/stoppered container because it will leak
Where are light-sensitive chemicals stored?
Amber-colored bottle
Proper way of inhaling chemicals
Wafting Technique
Acid to Water or Water to Acid?
Acid to water because if done otherwise, exothermic reaction will occur resulting to splashing.
