Science Laboratory Safety Flashcards

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Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

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an open flame.

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If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

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notify your instructor.

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Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

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any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.

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If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,

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advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses.

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If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

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ask the instructor before proceeding.

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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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If a lab experiment is not completed, you should

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discuss the issue with your instructor.

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You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube

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away from all people.

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You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should

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use tongs.

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You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

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tell the science instructor at once.