General Lab Safety
Who is responsible for lab safety?
Everyone
Finish the sentence. "When pipetting, never..."
Mouth pipette.
What should never be worn in the lab?
Shorts, skirts, open toed shoes.
What is the first step in lab safety?
Recognize and respect the risks and hazards.
What should you do when a chemical spill occurs?
Clean it up right away using the appropriate spill kit.
Finish the sentence. "After working in the lab, you should always..."
Wash your hands.
Finish this sentence. "Do what a reasonable and prudent person would do to ..."
Cause no harm.
What should be done with unused chemicals?
Dispose of properly. Do not return to original container.
Finish the sentence. "Keep you work area..."
Clean and uncluttered.
Finish this sentence. "Never lift glassware, solutions or other apparatus above ..."
Eye level.
Fill in the blank. "Never add ___ to ___."
Water to acid.
Finish this sentence. "Make sure all eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, exits, etc. are ..."
Always unobstructed and accessible.