Safety Flashcards
I will…
wear safety [A], not safety glasses, and lab aprons at all times.
wear prescription eye glasses underneath goggles.
wear clothing providing [B] protection. Shorts, Capri pants, sandals, slip on shoes, minis, and bare stomach, shoulders, or backs are not allowed in the labs.
conduct myself in a mature fashion. Excessive noise or [C] behaviors are NOT permitted.
note the exact location of all [D] and learn its proper use.
perform reactions using (or evolving) noxious or highly combustible chemicals in a [E].
report and [F] all spills immediately.
[G] from eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing gum in lab.
[H] of any cracked or broken glassware.
extinguish all flames or ignition sources when using [I] and/or volatile chemicals.
place all left‑over chemicals in the appropriate collection bottles in the hood. Do NOT dump chemicals into the [J].
perform only supervised and authorized experiments in lab. An [K] must be present at all times and all procedures must be followed.
use tongs or protective gloves to handle [L] objects.
add concentrated [M] slowly to water while stirring when diluting – NEVER the reverse!
use [N] procedures and precautions when inserting glass tubing into a rubber stopper.
properly label all chemical containers and [O] labels before using chemicals.
store all book bags, purses, coats, etc., in [P] areas to avoid clutter.
[Q] my workspace and wash hands frequently during lab and thoroughly before leaving lab.
think before acting and use [R] judgement and care in the lab.
[S] report all injuries to the instructor no matter how small the injury appears.
options: flammable
disruptive
good
fume hood
safety equipment
correct
acid
clean up
read
immediately
sink or trash
refrain
goggles
designated
instructor
clean
hot
dispose
maximum
[A]:
goggles
[B]:
maximum
[C]:
disruptive
[D]:
safety equipment
[E]:
fume hood
[F]:
clean up
[G]:
refrain
[H]:
dispose
[I]:
flammable
[J]:
sink or trash
[K]:
instructor
[L]:
hot
[M]:
acid
[N]:
correct
[O]:
read
[P]:
designated
[Q]:
clean
[R]:
good
[S]:
immediately
What should be worn at all times in the laboratory?
goggles, closed toe water shedding shoes, long pants, lab coat
when should gloves be worn
when handling toxic or corrosive chemicals
What should you do when working with a heat source?
always assume that glassware and metal objects are hot
What should you do when working with a volatile chemical?
work in the fumehood
What should you do when working with a bottle containing a chemical
never assume that the cap is tightened, grasp the bottle firmly, hold the bottle with the label in the palm of your hand
What is the most appropriate action if a chemical has just splashed on a person’s face in lab?
wash face without removing goggles if the eyes are not yet affected
if large portions of person’s body are exposed to harmful chemicals, what should be done?
remove clothing and use safety shower
what is the minimum amount of time an area of a person’s body that has been exposed to harmful chemicals should be washed?
25 minutes
What should be done in case of a fire
notify the lab instructor, evaluate the situation, move away from the fire
What should be done if the fire alarm sounds
stop chemical reactions and lower hood sashes, evacuate the building by taking the stairs, unplug electrical equipment
What should be done if an accident occurs
notify the lab instructor, seek medical attention, act quickly, do not panic
before coming to lab you need to
dress properly, read and understand experimental procedures and safety precautions, eat food, eat food and read and understand experimental procedures and safety precautions
Which of the following is NOT allowed in lab
drink, food, mixing chemicals without specific instructions from the lab instructor, open flame, students who are not enrolled in the lab section
What should a student locate when entering lab?
Stairwells, fire extinguisher, eye wash stations, safety shower, emergency exits
