PPE
Why are safety glasses important?
Safety glasses, protect your eyes from flying particles or debris.
List three unsafe behaviors that can cause an accident.
Running, horse play, using equipment without permission, ignoring directions, leaving materials on the floor or failing to wear required PPE.
What should you do first when an accident happens?
Stop what you are doing and alert the teacher immediately.
A student is running across the lab because they are late. What should happen?
They should stop running, running and horseplay can cause accidents.
Why do we have safety rules in a lab or workshop?
Safety rules help prevent accidents, injuries and damage to people, tools and equipment.
Why are closed-toed shoes safer than open-toed shoes in a lab?
Close-toed shoes provide better protection from dropped objects, spills, and other lab hazards.
Why is horseplay especially dangerous in a lab?
Horseplay can distract others and cause accidents, injuries or damage to equipment.
What should you do if you see damaged equipment or an unsafe condition?
Stop using or approaching the unsafe equipment/area and reported to the teacher. Follow the instructions.
You are given a tool you have never used before. What should you do?
Do not guess, ask the teacher for instructions
What should you do if you are unsure how to use a tool or piece of equipment?
Stop and ask the teacher for instructions.
Give one example of a situation where gloves may be needed.
Gloves may be needed when using sharp objects and materials.
List three hazards you might find in a lab or workshop.
Fire electrical tool/equipment, spills, slip/trip and injury hazards.
Why should you not panic during an emergency?
Staying calmnhelps you think clearly, follow instructions, and avoid making the Emergency worse.
You notice a damaged electrical cord what should you do?
Do not use the damage cord and report it to the teacher.
What does it mean to say that safety is everyone’s responsibility?
Everyone must follow safety rules and take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.
PPE stands for?
Personal protective equipment
Running and_______ are examples of unsafe behavior.
Horseplay
You should report an injury immediately to the ______?
Teacher
A classmate gets injured. What should you do?
Immediately notify the teacher and follow classroom emergency procedures.
If you are unsure about how to use equipment, you should?
Stop and ask the teacher for instructions or help.
What is an apron or protective clothing used to protect?
Your skin/torso and clothing.
True or false: we must be serious in the lab ALL the time.
False, it is important to be safe in the lab, but we can have fun AND be safe.
True or false: Prevention is key!
True, it is better to prevent accidents when possible.
Your group finishes a project. What should you do before leaving the work area?
Clean the workspace, return tools/materials, dispose of waste, and leave the area safe.
A clean workspace can help prevent?
Accidents, slips, trips, stress, hazards.