Safety Pre Lab Quiz
What are the best practices for safely handling waste in the lab?
1. Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment 2. Check labels or instructions before any disposal.
All lab participants must remain prepared to use safety equipment in case of emergency. Identify the components of effective preparation.
1. Being Familiar with how safety equipment is used 2. Understanding where the safety equipment is located 3. Knowing what safety equipment is available
Identify the precautions to take with exits in the lab.
1. Do not block a door with an EXIT sign. 2. Locate the exits prior to the start of lab.
what information does not need to be included on a chemical waste label?
A description of the experiment the chemicals were used for
Determine when to put on disposable gloves for work in the lab
Before handling any glassware or chemicals for the experiment
Identify each lab safety sign pictured
Green with eye: Eyewash Stattion Green with person: Safety Shower Red, blue, yellow, and white diamond: NFPA Diamond White diamond with black gas tank and red outline: Gas Cylinder
Determine the best way to deal with each of the following items that may dangle into the way during lab work
Long Necklaces: Remove Flowy Sleeves: Tie back or secure Long Earrings: Remove Loose Bracelets: Remove Long hair: Tie back or secure
It is often helpful to remember the acronym PASS when using a fire extinguisher. Fill in the word that corresponds with each letter to complete the steps needed for operation of this device.
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
Identify the equipment best suited for extinguishing each type of fire
Small bench top fire: Overturned beaker Large fire on the floor: Fire extinguisher Clothing fire: Fire blanket
Determine where to dispose of each type of waste.
Unused solid reagent: Solid Waste Container Syringe tips: Sharps Container Broken flask: Box lined with puncture resistant bag Titrant solution: Nalgene bottle with cap
Changing gloves often will minimize the spread of chemicals. To properly remove gloves, first, (A), and then, (B). Then insert (C) between the interior edge of the second glove and the skin, and remove the second glove.
A: grasp the exterior of one glove with a gloved hand B: peel off the first glove C: a bare finger
Identify the safety equipment designed to deal with each emergency listed
Large fire on the bench top: Fire extinguisher Chemicals on clothes: Safety shower Chemicals in eyes: Eyewash station Fire on a person: Fire blanket Cuts or minor burns: First aid kit
Determine when you should remove your goggles in the lab room
When everyone in the room is done handling any chemicals or glassware
What is the main precaution to take if a Gas Cylinder sign is present in the lab?
Visually check that the gas cylinder is restrained but keep a safe distance from it.
