Goggles and Clothing
Type of shoe you wear in the lab
Close-Toe Shoes
You should read this before you perform an experiment.
Chemical label
What should you wait for before moving hot metals and glassware?
What should you do before leaving the lab?
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
What should you do when there's an accident?
Tell your instructor immediately
Type of goggles you MUST wear
Chemical Splash Goggles
What should you assume all chemicals are?
Dangerous
What should you use to pick up hot items?
Tongs or Heat-protectant gloves
How should you NOT dispose of leftover chemicals?
Down the drain or disposing of them in the solid trash (unless specifically authorized to do so)
What should you do with broken glass?
Use a brush and dustpan to clean it up and place it in a designated glass disposal container
What should be in your long hair at all times?
Hair ties
How much chemical should you remove from the bottle when experimenting?
Only as much as needed for the procedure
What should you do with a burner or hot plate when not in use?
Turn it off!
What should you check for specific instructions for a chemical?
MSDS
If you get chemicals in your eye, you should rinse your eye for this long
10-15 minutes
List the personal protective equipment
What does the fire diamond tell you?
Flammability, Health Risks, Reactivity, and Special Notes
What do you keep flammable liquids away from?
Heat, Sparks, and Open Flames
What is drain disposal limited to?
Non-hazardous things
What should you do in the case of chemical contact with skin or clothing?
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water for 15 minutes at the sink or safety shower. Seek medical attention or advice if needed.
SCENARIO: Your teacher says you have a lab next class. What do you plan to wear?
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, socks that cover your ankles, a shirt that covers your torso, and your hair tied back.
SCENARIO: A student is using a chemical with a 4 in the flammability category on the fire diamond. What does this mean?
Extremely flammable gases or liquids with flash points below 73°F (23°C) that rapidly vaporize under normal conditions
Where should you put hot metals and glassware?
Insulated or ceramic pad
What should you do with acids or bases when you dispose of them?
SCENARIO: if a student gets a chemical on their skin, how long should they rinse their skin with water?
15 minutes