Chemical Handling
What senses should you NOT use to handle chemicals?
Taste
Which safety equipment should be used if your clothes catch on fire.
A fire safety blanket.
Who should you report accidents or incidents too?
What kind of shoes should you wear?
Toe closed shoes
What should you do before leaving the lab?
Wash hands
How much chemical to take from the labeled bottle?
Remove only as much chemical from the bottle as needed for the procedure and do NOT return unused chemicals to their original containers
The eye wash station.
Should you leave flammable liquids near heat, sparks and open flames?
NO
What happens to any food that are brought into the lab for testing or analysis?
The food is considered a laboratory chemical and may not be removed from the lab for use
What should you use when cleaning up broken glass?
Use a dust pan
What should you do to chemical bottles before use?
Review the physical and chemical hazard information for each chemical and consult the Safety Data Sheet for additional safety and handling info if needed
What should you know about the room in case of an emergency.
Know the locations of all exits.
What should you do if chemical splashes in your eyes?
Rinse with water for 10-15 mintures at the eye wash station. Get medical attention if eye irritation persists
How should you conduct yourself during a lab?
What should you do if your not using the burner or hot plate?
Turn it off
Where do you dispose of leftover chemicals?
Directed by you instructor.
What to do when using a laboratory burner?
Tie up long hair and make sure clothing and hands are at a safe distance from the flames
What to do if chemical contact with skin or clothing?
Remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water for 15 min at the sink or safety shower. Seek medical attention if needed
When should you wear goggles when dealing with chemicals?
Chemical-splash goggles when working with glassware, heat, or with chemicals.
Where should you NOT dispose of most chemicals?
Down the drain
What NOT to do for disposing leftover chemicals or reaction mixtures?
Pouring chemicals down the drain or dispose of them in the solid trash unless specifically authorized by the instructor
What should you use when moving hot plates, heated metals, or glassware?
Tongs or heat-protective gloves and place on an insulated or ceramic pad
What should you do before using laboratory glassware?
Examine chips and cracks before use
What should you do with long hair, clothes with loose, baggy sleeves, or dangling jewelry?
Tie up long hair and DO NOT wear clothes with long sleeves and dangling jewlry
Where should you put broken glass?
Designated glass disposal container