Misc. Safety
How should you prepare for the laboratory!!
Read the entire laboratory first before you begin doing any work. Listen to all verbal instructions!!
When glass is broken what do you do?
Notify the instructor, do not clean it up.
True or False - You should never wear loose long sleeves when conducting an experiment in the laboratory.
True, you might knock something over and cause a minor catastrophe.
While conducting experiments, all loose clothing and bulky jewelry must be.
Removed, is the correct answer.
In the event of an injury or accident, when should it be reported?
Immediately, is the correct answer.
1.Follow all safety rules about wearing safety equipment, 2.wear appropriate safety attire, 3.follow all written instructions, 4.follow all verbal instructions.
When there is a hot beaker on the hot plate how do you know if the container is hot?
Put the back of your hand close to the glass container to see if it is warm. Never pick up the container without knowing if it is hot or cold. Use appropriate tools to pick up hot containers.
True or False - Always wear open toed shoes in the laboratory.
False, never wear open toed shoes!!
True of False - You should touch all the materials on the laboratory table before you listen or read the laboratory directions.
False, never touch anything until you know for sure what you are going to do with the item or chemical you are touching or playing with in the laboratory.
Should know how to use a fire extinguisher in case of emergency?
On the test it says yes you should but in reality the teacher will be using the fire extinguisher if there is a fire.
True or False Students are permitted into the lab only when the instructor is present
When a person's hair or clothes are on fire what do we toss on them to put the fire out.
We normally use a fire blanket. No fire blanket no fire.
True or False --- You should not wear jewelry in the laboratory because you might knock something over creating a minor catastrophe.
True - don't do it. It can cause you to knock something over and destroy an experiment causing a safety issue in the laboratory.
True or False - When conducting an experiment you must keep your hands and fingers away from your face and eyes!!
True - keep them from touching your face!!
How do we handle acid or base spills in the laboratory.
If a chemical were to get onto your hands and arms what safety equipment might we use to get the chemicals off your hands and arms?
Shower!!
When you pull an electrical plug out of the wall how do you pull the plug out of the wall socket?
By grasping the head of the electrical cord not the wire and pulling it from the wall outlet.
True or False - You are always supposed to wear all safety equipment we have while conducting labs in the laboratory.
False, wear only the equipment as specified in the laboratory or the instructor.
False - It is never acceptable to eat and drink in the laboratory.
While entering the laboratory, you notice that there is a strong gaseous odor. What should be done?
Activate the emergency shut off valve - teachers will be doing this. On the test it says students should know where it is so they can activate it in case of an emergency.
True or False - Never put anything down the sink without your instructors approval.
True - Students will never put anything down the sink unless the instructor says it is okay to do so.
Name a few of the substitutes for safety glasses, shields or goggles in the laboratory.
There are no substitutes for this safety equipment.
You and your lab partner begin cleaning up your experiment. First you take off your safety glasses and aprons and return them to their proper locations. Next, you dispose of all chemicals down the sink as directed by your instructor. All of your used glassware is taken to the designated area by the sink for cleaning. You wash your hands, gather your books, and leave the laboratory. Identify the safety risk in this scenario.
Don't remove safety equipment until after you clean up!!!
True or False - Never pour a substance back into a container unless the instructor says this is okay.
True - It might be contaminated and cannot be poured back into the original container.
The correct attitude in the laboratory is, always have a _______ attitude.
Serious