Physics unit 1 lab safety work sheet

Fire Safety - List seven rules related to fire safety.

Be aware of fire safety rules b. No loose clothes or dangling jewelry c. Tie hair back d. Never reach over flame e. Never touch anything being heated f. Wait before objects have cooled beforehandle g. Know where the fire extinguisher is

List three rules for handling glass.

Protect hands with gloves b. Never pickup glass with hands directly c. Use a broom or damp paper towel to pick up glass

Physics labs may have some of the same safety issues as chemistry because chemicals are often used. In physics labs, there are additional concerns. List at least four potential dangerous situations that might be encountered.

a. If you eat or drink in the lab the food can become contaminated with dangerous chemicals b. If you wear contact lenses harmful fumes can get trapped between the contact and eye c. Label your chemicals because you never know when you have to leave and others need to know d. You can spill something on another student resulting in dangerous situations

List 15 general rules for safely handling chemicals in the lab.

a. Learn the correct action of an accident occurs b. Always wear an apron and goggles or face sheild c. Don't wear contact lenses d. Label all containers e. Be aware of other students f. Use suction bulbs with pipettes g. Never taste any chemicals h. Don't smell a chemical directly i. Keep work area clean j. Know how to use safety eyewash station and emergency shower k. Never return used chemicals to original container l. Dispose of used chemicals properly m. Use ventilation hood n. Never eat or drink in the lab o. Read the lab safety sheet

List four essential rules of lab safety.

a. Be Aware of the situation b. Use Common Sense c. Learn Learn what to do if an accident occurs d. Be Be ready to take action if necessary

Usually, you will not receive an electrical shock when working with electricity below 24 volts. List a reason why working with electricity below 24 volts can be dangerous.

it can heat to a high temperature causing a fire.