RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE LAB Flashcards
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Avoid horseplay in the lab. Walk, do not run.
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Eating and drinking is not allowed in the lab.
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REPORT UNUSUAL ODORS IN THE LAB TO THE INSTRUCTOR
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DO NOT WORK IN THE LAB WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF INSTRUCTOR OR STAFF
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PERFORM ONLY ASSIGNED LAB ACTIVITIES. READ ALL LABELS/ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
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REPORT TO THE LAB INSTRUCTOR ALL PERSONAL INJURIES OR CONDITIONS WHICH APPEAR TO BE UNSAFE
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Know the location and operational details of all laboratory emer gency safety equipment,disposal procedures and evacuation routes
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.Do not wear any kind of contact lenses when working in the lab.
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Wear acceptable clothing and required protective covering while working in the laboratory.
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Wear appropriate safety goggles near hazardous chemicals and other potential eye hazards.
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Do not sit in the vicinity of open flames or other lab. hazards.
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All aisles in the laboratory must be kept open at all times.
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Secure long hair when working in the vicinity of open flames or other laboratory hazards.
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Keep personal belongings out of the work area.
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Take precautions to protect skin.clothing and belongings from contamination.
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Wash hands and thoroughly clean work area before leaving the area.
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Always leave gas outlets in off position when Bunsen Burner not in use
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Before a spill is cleaned up immediately notify the instructor/lab.assistant. ~Chemical spills on skin flood area water Chemical spills on table/floor neutralize acids or bases and clean up all chemicals using Spill Blankets.
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Never pour chemicals back into the original reagent container: keep all containers of chemicals clean and dry
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Avoid placing reagent bottles or other caustic agent on top of desk
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Pour chemicals from the bottle on the side away from the label (to avoid label damage).
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Return all containers of chemicals to the appropriate location (do not remove chemicals from the area,unless directed otherwise). Be sure all bottles are properly closed when you finish using them.
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Never taste a chemical or substance in the lab
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If you must determine the odor of a substance, gently fan (waft) a little of the vapor toward your nose with your hand, but keep your face at a safe distance.
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When heating a substance in a test tube,never point the tube toward yourself or anyone else:bubble vapor can eject contents violently
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If a fire occurs in a beaker or evaporating dish, it can be extinguished by covering the vessel with a watch glass or wet towel. More extensive fires should be extinguished with fire extinguisher or a fire blanket.
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Beware of hot glassware.Use tongs,clamps, asbestos gloves, etc. to handle hot glassware.
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When diluting strong acids, pour acids slowly into water while mixing slowly and carefully. Never add water to acid
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Be familiar with the properties and hazards associated with all chemicals use in the laboratory exercises.
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Beware of electrical equipment with frayed or bare wires or faulty switches or plugs
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Clean all laboratory tables and other work surfaces with the proper cleaning agent after each use.
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