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Laboratory Safety ER
biology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is important when performing experiments in a laboratory? | following certain procedures. |
| Generally what is a trash can used for? | disposal of dry, harmless materials |
| What should you not place in a trash can? | chemicals or biological materials into the trash can unless specifically instructed to do so by your lab instructor. |
| What is the sink usually used for? | disposal of water |
| What should you not pour in a sink? | chemicals or biological materials into the sink unless specifically instructed to do so by your lab instructor. |
| Where should a liquid chemical be placed after an experiment? | in its appropriate labeled waste bottle, with a lid |
| Where should a biological substance be placed after an experiment? | should be sealed and placed in a biohazard container |
| After an experiment is complete what should you do? | dispose of materials properly |
| What type of shoes should you wear in a experiment? | closed toe shoes |
| If you have long hair when performing an experiment what should you do? | tie your hair back |
| Before an experiment what should you know? | where fire exits, fire blanket, extinguishers, first aid kits, eye washes, and waste disposal areas are located |
| When using liquids in an experiment what should you use? | safety goggles |
| Before an experiment what should you not wear? | ◦Do not wear contact lenses in lab ◦Do not wear baggy clothes or dangling jewelry |
| What should you not do during an experiment? | touch anything unless you are told to do so |
| when performing an experiment where should you keep your hands? | away from your face, eyes, mouth, and body |
| What should you do if a chemical gets in your eye? | flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and tell the teacher |
| What should you do when an experiment requires you to smell a substance? | wave your hand over the substance and smell the wafted odors |
| What should you not do in a lab? | eat, drink, or chew gum |
| After an experiment what should you do? | •Put away all lab tools, chemicals, and equipment •Clean the area thoroughly •Wash your hands with soap and water -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |