Hazard Diamond
The red part of the hazard diamond.
True or False? It is okay to wear flip flops in the lab.
False
False, chemicals could be contaminated.
You must wear these over your eyes during any activity involving chemicals, heat, or glassware.
What are safety goggles?
The blue part of the hazard diamond
What is health?
True or False? Long hair should be tied up while in the lab.
True
No, only some chemicals can go down the sink, ask your instructor before washing ANY chemicals down a sink.
This protective garment is worn over your regular clothes to shield your skin and clothing from chemical spills or splashes.
What is a lab coat?
The yellow part of the hazard diamond
What is instability?
When is it okay to leave a bunsen burner unattended?
NEVER!
What do you do if you see broken glass in a lab?
Open-toed shoes, sandals, and wearing this type of loose, flowing, or baggy clothing are banned during a lab with open flames.
What is inappropriate or unsafe lab attire?
The white part of the hazard diamond.
What is special details.
What do you do if chemicals splash in your eyes?
Use the eye wash for 10-15 minutes
This step should always be performed last at your station after handling chemicals or finishing an experiment.
What is washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water?
What should you do if you have long hair before entering a lab?
Tie it up tightly so it doesn't interfere during an experiment.
The NFPA
What is the National Fire Protection Association?
When do you use the safety shower in a lab?
When hazardous chemicals or large amounts of liquids spill onto a person's skin or clothing.
Leftover hazardous chemical waste should always be disposed of in these, rather than the regular sink or trash.
What are designated waste containers provided by your instructor?
Dangling jewelry, loose sleeves, and baggy clothing are dangerous in the lab because they can catch fire or do what?
What is knock over glassware or dip into chemicals?