Safety

Question 1

Emergency Eye Wash

Answer 1

Used to wash chemicals from eyes

Question 2

First Aid Kit

Answer 2

2 in lab, emergency aid supplies

Question 3

Fume Hood

Answer 3

4 in lab, safe space for working with chemicals that give off vapours

Question 4

Glass waste container

Answer 4

Area where glass waste goes so it can safely be disposed of

Question 5

Safety Shower

Answer 5

2 in lab, to wash large amounts of chemicals off your body (remove clothes)

Question 6

Soapy water spray

Answer 6

Used to clean the lab benches

Question 7

What protective equipment should we be wearing?

Answer 7

Safety goggles, lab coats, closed toe shoes, hair must be tied back. Never bring food or drink in.

Question 8

What should I do if there is a spill or a bottle ring on my bench top?

Answer 8

Wipe them up immediately

Question 9

First aid for a chemical on the skin

Answer 9

Go to any sink, eyewash, emergency shower and flush affected area with lots of water, inform TA/instructor

Question 10

First aid for chemicals in eye

Answer 10

Go to nearest eye wash station, flush for ten minutes, inform instructor, immediately report to health services

Question 11

First aid for cuts, abrasions and burns

Answer 11

Report to TA/ instructor

Question 12

If the fire alarm sounds…

Answer 12

Turn off gas, electricity and water and leave the building immediately.

Question 13

If fire/explosion occurs in the lab…

Answer 13

Evacuate and close the doors, pull fire alarm and leave the building

Question 14

Class A fires

Answer 14

Combustible materials (paper, wood, plastics)

Question 15

Class B fires

Answer 15

Flammable liquids (gasoline, solvents, grease)

Question 16

Class C fires

Answer 16

Electrical equipment