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Lab Safety Review

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  • Lab work can be started immediately upon entering the room even if the instructor is not yet present.
    False
  • True or false: chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
    false
  • Why is eye protection devices worn in the laboratory?
    any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used
  • What should you do with the chemical waste when you are done with a lab?
    dispose according to your instructor's directions
  • What if you don't get done with the lab?
    discuss with instructor
  • True or false: all chemicals in the lab should be treated as if they could be hazardous.
    True
  • What should you do immediately if a fire erupts?
    notify your instructor
  • True or False: when you need to detect an odor you should waft it instead of inhaling deeply so that you don't make yourself sick.
    true
  • What should be done with long hair?
    tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other
  • True or false: never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the lab?
    True
  • Do glasses count as personal eye protection
    NO
  • What do you need to do before you leave the science room?
    return all equipment to the proper storage area
  • What should not be worn in the lab?
    loose clothing, dangling jewelry, and sandals
  • Which way should you point the open end of a test tube?
    away from all people
  • True or false: read all procedures thoroughly before entering the lab.
    TRUE
  • True or false: you are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.
    False
  • Can you play practical jokes while in the lab?
    NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • True or false: Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.
    False
  • What should you do if you don't understand a direction or part of a lab procedure?
    ask the instructor
  • True or false: all unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
    TRUE
  • What should you do if you were hurt during a lab?
    notify your instructor
  • True or False: MSDS sheets are vital when someone has ingested a chemcial.
    true
  • True or False: Hot glass looks the same as cold glass?
    true
  • You should never use or dispense flammable materials near what?
    an open flame
  • True or False: work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
    true
  • True or false: IF an acid is splashed on your skin, report it then wash at once with plenty of water.
    true
  • What should you use when you want to pick up a piece of class that you have been heating up?
    use tongs
  • True or False: Always carry a microscope using both hands.
    true
  • Which way should you cut when using a sharp object?
    away from you