General Rules
What is considered responsible in the lab? Name two.
- Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully.
- No horse-play.
- Read all procedures and instructions thoroughly before beginning a lab.
- Only perform labs/experiments while and instructor is present.
What type of clothing is required within the lab?
Non-baggy clothing
Name 3 possible accidents or injuries within the lab.
Accidents: spill, breakage, ect.
Injuries: cut, burn, ect.
True or False: All chemicals in the lab are considered dangerous.
True
True or False: Never handle broken glassware with your bare hands.
TRUE
Do you ever perform labs/experiments alone?
No. Always perform a lab with a group.
What do you do if you have long hair before entering the lab?
Put it up. Long hair should not be down within the lab.
When an accident or injury occurs within the lab, you should...
Immediately report the situation to the current instructor.
Why do double-check the chemical label and instructions before using any of the chemicals?
To make sure you are using the right amount of the chemical and that it is the right chemical.
While examining glassware before each use, look for...
Chips, cracks, or dirty glassware.
How to properly carry knives and/or sharp objects. Either:
1) Always carry with tips and points pointing down and away.
2) Carry tips pointing down and forward
3) As irresponsible as possible.
1) Always carry with tips and points pointing down and away.
What type of shoes are required within the lab?
Only closed-toed shoes
Ture or False: If the accident or injury appears very minor and harmless, you do not have to report the incident to your instructor.
FALSE
Can you return unused chemicals to their original containers?
No, never.
True or False: When electrical equipment is damaged, don't report until a real danger or problem is represented.
FALSE. Damaged electrical equipment or frayed wires are always considered dangerous, even if you cannot currently tell.
How do you properly use knives and/or sharp objects? Either:
1) Cut towards yourself slowly and very carefully. Never try to catch sharp objects that are falling. Hold objects by the handle.
2) Cut away from your body. Never try to catch sharp objects that are falling. Hold objects only by handle.
3) Cut away from your body. Try to catch sharp objects that are falling (if possible). Hold objects by handle or edge very carefully.
2) Cut AWAY from your body. Never try to catch sharp objects that are falling. Hold objects only by handle.
What is the rule on goggles while in the lab?
Goggles are required and ALWAYS need to be on.
What to do if mercury is spilled at all within the lab?
Tell instructor immediately and DO NOT touch.
True or False: You can transport chemicals out of the lab as long as you are extremely careful.
FALSE
How should one carry glass tubing?
Vertical to prevent likelihood of breakage or spill.
What do you do if there is a fire drill during the laboratory period?
Containers must be closed, gas valves turned off, fume hoods turned off, and any electrical equipment off.
If you wear contacts you should...
let your instructor know in case of eye exposure to hazardous chemicals.
What to do if a chemical splashes in your eye or on your skin?
Tell instructor immediately and flush with water or safety shower for at least 20 minutes.
True or False: When you are transferring chemicals from one container to another, hold the containers close to your body to have full control.
FALSE. Hold the chemicals a safe distance away from your body.
Can you emerge hot glassware into cold water?
No, it may shatter.