Safety Practice

Which of the following is NOT allowed in a laboratory or field study situation?

• Eating food, drinking beverages, or chewing gum

• Horseplay and practical jokes

• A cluttered work area

• Idle chatter or roaming around

• All answers are correct.

When using knives or other sharp objects, you should:

• Carry with points and tips pointing down and away.

• Cut away from your body.

• Hold instruments by their handles.

• All answers are correct.

When you have finished your work: (Check 2)

• Check that the water and gas are turned off, everything is unplugged, and return all equipment to its designated area.

• Leave everything; we will clean it up for you.

• Throw everything into the sink.

• Wash your hands with soap and water.

You should ensure that you are prepared for any lab or field study by dressing appropriately and reading over the procedure before beginning the activity.

• True

• False

Which of the following are considered safety equipment? (Check 4)

• First Aid Kit

• Eyewash station

• Safety Shower

• Goggles, gloves, and aprons

• Ruler

All chemicals are to be considered dangerous, which means do not touch, taste, or smell any chemicals unless instructed to do so.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT permitted in the lab area?

• A cluttered work area

• Eating food, chewing gum

• Roaming around the classroom

• Practical jokes

• All of the above

Any time you are working with any chemical substances, you should:

• Dump them in the sink when finished.

• Mix them when not directed to do so.

• Take great care when transferring chemicals from one part of the lab to another.

• Take twice as much as needed in case of spillage.

Which of the following is acceptable lab behavior?

• Take chemicals from the lab home with you so that you can repeat the experiment later.

• Throw everything away in the trash can when you are done.

• When instructed to do so, carry necessary chemicals back to your lab station in a careful manner.

• Drink chemicals to test them for safety.

Select the examples that show unsafe glassware handling procedures. (Check 2)

• Handle broken glass with your bare hands and throw it away in the trash can.

• Place broken glass into the glass disposal container.

• Examine glassware before each use for chips and cracks.

• Use a brush and dustpan to clean up broken glass.

• Wrap broken glass in paper towels and put it into the trash.