Lab Safety

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After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be...

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disposed of according to your instructor’s directions

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What should you use to pick up a heated piece of glass?

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Use tongs, or heat-resistant gloves.

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What should you do first if injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.)? Options: ask to see the school nurse, see a doctor after school, tell the science instructor at once, apply first aid yourself.

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tell the science instructor at once

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What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure?

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ask the instructor before proceeding

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In a laboratory, you should be cautious of: loose clothing, cluttered work area, flammable materials.

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all of these things

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The following footwear is best in the laboratory

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closed-toed shoes

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Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

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always against the rules

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What should you always do after completing a lab activity?

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Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

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When instructed to smell chemicals, the proper procedure is to

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waft some of the odors toward your nose from 6+ inches away

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When identifying chipped / broken glass or damaged sharp instruments, what should you do?

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notify the instructor