Fire Safety
Spills and Breaks
Types of Fire
Equipment
Safety Procedures
100
If a person's clothes catch on fire during the lab, what is the FIRST thing they should do?
Stop, Drop, & Roll
100
True or False: All chemicals can be thrown in tha garbage can.
False
100
What type of fire extinguisher is in our classroom?
ABC
100
Which direction should a test tube be facing when being heated?
At an angle pointed away from yourself and others
100
True or False: You can leave a flame unattended if you need to return supplies or have a spill
False
200
What are the two types of burners we use in class?
Alcohol Burners and Micro-Burners
200
If glassware breaks in class, where do you dispose of it?
The glassware bin (red bin)
200
Using a fire blanekt takes away what part of the fire triangle?
Oxygen
200
What is this called and what is its purpose?
Burner stand - distributes heat evenly
200
What is the number #1 rule in science class?
Be safe!
300
If the fire alarm goes off during class, what is the FIRST thing you do?
Turn off the flame
300
The FIRST thing you do when a spill happens is...
Let the teacher know
300
What is a limitation of the fire extinguisher?
Only lasts 30 seconds
300
What is the name of the tool that allows us to transfer small amounts of solid substances?
Scoopula
300
When should you read lab procedures?
Before the starting the lab
400
The acronym P.A.S.S. stands for what when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull (the pin), Aim (at the base of the fire), Squeeze (the handle), and Sweep (back and forth at the flame)
400
What do you use to clean an alcohol spill?
Dilute it with a wet paper towel
400
What are the three parts of the fire triangle?
Heat, Fuel, Oxygen
400
What is this called and what is its purpose?
Test tube rack - holds the test tubes in place and prevents them from rolling
400
How should you smell a substance in class and what do we call it?
Wafting
500
What are the four checks for micro-burners?
1. Check the hose for any blockages or rips
2. Close the gold pin, then open 1/4 turn
3. Close the air valve (to light)
4. Tighten the barrel
500
Answer the following eyewash station questions:
- Do you need nurse supervision when using the eyewash?
- Where is the eyewash located?
- Should you close your eyes when using it?
- How long should you use it for?
- No nurse supervision
- Eyewash is located in the front by the door
- You should keep your eyes open the entire time
- You need to use it for a minimum of 15 minutes
500
What types of fire can we have in this classroom?
List the letter AND explain the type
Type A- Ordinary Combustible
Type B- Flammable liquids and gasses
Type C- Electrical
500
What is this and what is its purpose?
Graduated Cylinder - used for precise measuring of liquids
500
What is proper labwear?
- Closed toed shoes
- Rolled up sleeves
- Hair tied back
- Dangly jewelry off
- Goggles at all times