Lab Safety
What activity is absolutely NOT allowed in the lab or classroom?
Running or horseplay.
100: What should you always wear when treating another person’s minor cut?
A: Protective gloves.
100: What’s the first thing you should do if you see a fire?
A: Yell “FIRE!”
200: What should you grasp when unplugging equipment?
A: The plug, not the cord.
100: What should you do if you drop a single-use implement?
A: Throw it away.
200: What must students score on all safety & sanitation tests before working in the lab?
A: 100%.
200: How much household bleach is needed per gallon of water for a 10% solution?
A: 1 ¾ cup.
200: Where are the 2 fire extinguishers located?
A: One in the lab near the outside door, one in the hallway.
300: What should you never use when plugging or unplugging an appliance?
A: Wet hands.
200: How long must multi-use implements soak in EPA disinfectant?
A: At least 10 minutes.
300: What piece of furniture should students never spin in or stand on?
A: Hydraulic chairs.
300: What should you do with a disposable item contaminated with blood?
A: Double bag and discard in a closed trash or biohazard box.
300: Name 2 flammable products often stored in the dispensary.
A: Alcohol, acetone, nail polish remover, hairspray.
400: What should you do if you see sparks or smoke from equipment?
A: Turn it off, notify teacher, and don’t use it.
300: What are the 3 levels of decontamination (from lowest to highest)?
A: Sanitation → Disinfection → Sterilization.
400: Where should sharp implements be kept when not in use?
A: In a protected, closed case.
400: What should be done to metal implements after contact with blood?
A: Wash and immerse in EPA disinfectant or 10% bleach for 10 minutes (or autoclave).
400: How should you treat a fresh burn?
A: With burn gel or cold water (no ice, no ointment).
500: How should you test the temperature of a thermal iron?
A: With tissue or perm paper (never fingers).
400: What ratio of bleach to water makes a proper disinfecting solution?
A: 1/3 cup bleach to 1 gallon water.
500: What should you do if you see water spilled on the floor?
A: Clean it up immediately and loudly announce “water on the floor.”
500: What does “Universal Precautions” mean?
A: Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.
500: What type of comb should you use to protect a client’s scalp from a hot curling iron?
A: A carbon-type (hard rubber) comb.
Why should we never place hot curling irons under cold water to cool them off?
It will burn out the heating element and cause electrical shock
500: What are the mixing ratios for Barbicide and Marvicide?
A: Barbicide: 2 oz. to 32 oz. water; Marvicide: 2 oz. to 1 gallon water.