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Lab Safety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do you always where closed toed shoes in a lab? | To protect from broken glass and chemical spill |
| Why do you where safety goggles? | To protect your eyes from chemical splashes |
| If you spill a chemical what do you do? | Notify teacher right away |
| What is PPE? | Personal Protective Equipment |
| What three things make up PPE? | Eye Protection, Clothing, and Gloves |
| Why shouldn't you where long clothing in a lab? | It may get caught in a machine or dipped in chemicals |
| What is an eyewash station? | Area to wash out your eyes if any chemicals come in contact with your eye |
| Corrosive | irritating to the body tissue |
| Fire Extinguisher | Safety device used to put out small fires |
| What should you do before using glassware in a lab? | Inspect for chips and cracks |
| Laboratory gloves | Safety clothing wore on hands to protect the skin |
| Fume Hood | Safety device used to protect from inhalation of dangerous chemicals |
| Fire Blanket | Safety device used to put out small fires by smothering the fire |
| Safety Shower | Area used to wash any dangerous off skin and clothing |
| Fire Alarm | Device used to notify people in that area of a fire |
| How should you cut an object? | Away from your body and never toward any classmates |
| What should you do after any lab experiment? | Wash your hands with soap and warm water |
| What should you do before beginning an experiment? | Read the entire lab procedure |
| Do you ever taste the chemicals in a lab? | No |
| What should be done if you have long hair? | Tie it back |
| Bio-hazard Container | Are where any biological substances should be placed after they are used |
| What is the sink used for? | Disposal of water, never chemicals |
| Where do you point test tubes when heating them? | Away from yourself and any classmates in that area |
| How long should you flush your eyes if they come in contact with a chemical? | 15 minutes and tell teacher |
| What should you do before preforming an experiment with electrical equipment? | Check for cut or frayed wires |