Symbols
WHMIS
Safety Equipment
First Aid
General Rules
100

Describe the procedures if you see the following symbol: Goggles

Wear safety goggles.

100

Draw and give the meaning of the symbol: exploding bomb

the material is explosive and risks combusting when handled improperly

100

How do you use a fire alarm and where is it in the lab?

Pull down & by fire exit

100

What should you do if you get corrosive chemicals in your eyes. 

Eyewash Station. 15 min rinse.

100

What are the dangers of eating or drinking in the lab?

Increases chances of ingesting a poisonous or dangerous substance while in the lab

200

Describe the procedures if you see the following symbol: bottle

Do not touch chemicals.  Rinse immediately if chemical comes into contact with skin or clothing.  Do not inhale chemical.  Keep hands away from face.

200

Draw and give the meaning of the symbol: corrosion

a product can damage or destroy living tissue or surfaces on contact

200

How do you use the eyewash station?

Push lever, hold eyes open, wash for 15 min. (Do a better job than Mme)

200

What should you do if you have a minor burn?

Immediately place the burned area under cold running water.  Greases and oils should not be placed on burned skin.  Notify your teacher immediately if you are burned.

200

What sre the three major safety rules you should follow when working with open flames?

Tie back long hair, no loose clothing, wear goggles.

300

Describe the procedures if you see the following symbol: flame

Tie back hair and loose clothing.  Do not use burner near flammable materials.  Always point the test tube away from your self and others

300

Draw and give the meaning of the symbol: oxidising

a substance that can readily provide oxygen to a fire

300

Name a scenario where its is appropriate to use the safety shower and one where it is not appropriate

Appropriate: On fire, chemicals

Not appropriate: Oil fire

300

What should you do if your lab partner faints?

In case of fainting or dizziness, provide the person with fresh air.  Have the person lie down so that the head is lower than the body.

300

When working with chemicals, which three pieces of safety equipment will you be required to use?

goggles, apron, gloves.

400

Describe the procedures if you see the following symbol: plug

Use care when using electrical equipment.  Never use electrical equipment around water or when your hands or equipment is wet.  Do not let electrical cords dangle from work station.  Unplug electrical equipment when not in use.

400

Draw and give the meaning of the symbol: exclamation mark

may cause health effects such as skin irritation,

eye irritation, and/or skin sensitization.

400

How do you use a fire blanket?

The blanket should be spread on the floor so that the person whose clothing or hair is on fire can wrap it around the body while rolling. It can also be used to throw over a small fire on the lab table.

400

What should you do in the case of a small fire?

Turn off all gas outlets.  Unplug all appliances.  Use a fire blanket, fire extinguisher or sand to smother the fire.

400

Never ____, ____ or ____ chemicals unless you are told to do so

taste, touch or smell

500

Describe the procedures if you see the following symbol: rat

Treat live animals with care.  Wash hands when finished handling live animals.

500

Draw and give the meaning of the symbol: environmental hazard

a product or substance is harmful to the environment, especially to plants and animals

500

What are the steps to using a fire extinguisher

point, pull pin, push lever, not at a person

500

In the case where you get a small cut with glass...

In case of minor cuts, wash with soap and water, and treat with items in the first aid kit.

500

Give three warning when working with glassware

- don't fully pick up if you have not tested if it is hot

- if broken, have teacher clean up

- do not eat or drink from lab glassware

- don't use chipped or broken glassware

- don't force glass tubing into rubber stopper. Use lubricant if needed.