General Rules
How should you act when doing a lab
You shouldn't be running around and acting crazy when doing a lab because it can result in injury or worse
Why should you be careful about your clothes and hair when heating substances
You should be careful because if you aren't careful enough you could catch on fire
How should you hold glass tubes (especially long tubes) to minimize breakage and injury
Hold the glass tubes in a vertical position to minimize injury and breakage
All chemicals are considered dangerous when in the lab what shouldn't you do when chemicals are pulled out
touch or smell the chemical
What is the first thing you should do when any injury, spill or breakage happens
Report or tell to a teacher
Why shouldn't you eat food or drink anything when doing a lab
It can ruin the lab and can make something really dangerous
Why shouldn't you leave a lit burner unattended.
Its because it can heat up to a point where it can burn you or equipment
What shouldn't you do when handling broken glass
You should never grab broken glass with your bare hands because that can cause injuries
What should you do as when trying to smell chemicals
you should waft to smell the chemicals safely
If you or a lab partner is hurt what should you yell out
You should yell out Code one Code one
What could happen if you dont work in a well-ventilated area?
How should you handle heated metals or glass
You should use tongs or heat-protective gloves to make sure you don't burn your self
You should use a broom and dustpan to minimize injuries
Whats the first thing you should do first when chemicals are pulled out
You should check the label twice before taking any contents out of the chemical bottles taking only as much as you need
What do you do if chemicals splashes on your skin or eyes
Get to the sink and get water to wash off the chemicals
How should you keep aisles when doing a lab?
Keep them clean or someone can break glassware or drop chemicals on to the floor
What shouldn't you do when a container is being heated
You should never look in to the container
What should you do before using glassware
You should examine the glassware for cracks or chips
What shouldn't you do when you are done with using the chemicals
How long do you stay by the sink when washing out chemicals from eyes or skin
At least 20 minutes
What should you do if theres a fire drill during a lab?
Close containers, shut off gas valves and fume hoods And turn off any electrical equipment
What shouldn't you do when placing a hot container or glassware
You shouldn't plae it directly on the desk because it will burn the desk
What should you do when electrical equipment is damaged
Report it immediately. make sure to look for frayed cords, loose connections or exposed wires.
How should you transport chemicals from one place to another
Handle the chemicals with great care and to hold them securely and walk carefully
When mercury thermometers are broken what should you do
Don't touch the mercury and tell the teacher/instructor