Science Laboratory Safety

These flashcards cover essential laboratory safety rules and procedures based on the science safety transcript.

Flammable Materials

Substances like alcohol that should never be dispensed or used near an open flame.

Laboratory Fire Protocol

In the event of an eruption, the immediate action is to notify your instructor.

Approved Eye Protection

Devices such as goggles that must be worn any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used.

Contact Lenses Safety

If worn in the laboratory, the student must advise the science instructor.

Unclear Directions

Any procedure or instruction not understood must be clarified by asking the instructor before proceeding.

Chemical Waste Disposal

Items left after an experiment that must be disposed of according to the instructor’s directions.

Incomplete Experiments

A situation that must be discussed with the instructor rather than handled alone or out of class.

Heating a Test Tube

An activity where the open end of the tube must always be pointed away from all people.

Handling Hot Glass

Picking up glass using tongs, as hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

Laboratory Injury Protocol

If cut or burned, the student should tell the science instructor at once.

Glassware Preparation

The process of examining items for chips or cracks and cleaning them if they appear dirty before use.

Glass Tubing and Rubber Stopper

A procedure requiring lubrication with water or glycerin and protection using a towel or cotton gloves.

Personal Eyeglasses

Items that do not provide as much protection as safety glasses or splashproof chemical goggles.

Long Hair Policy

Requirement to be tied back or kept out of the way with hair bands, pins, or other confining devices.

Prohibited Dress

Items that should not be worn in the lab including loose clothing, dangling jewelry, and sandals.

Best Laboratory Footwear

Closed-toed shoes.

Laboratory Conduct

Horseplay or practical jokes are always against the rules.

Faulty Equipment Procedure

Stop, turn the item off, and tell the science instructor.

Acid Splash First Aid

Washing the skin at once with plenty of water.

General Lab Substances Hygiene

Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after working with chemicals or biological specimens.

Chemical Safety Rule

All chemicals in the laboratory are to be considered dangerous.

Unused Chemical Handling

Substances that should never be returned to their original containers.

Pipet

A tool used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquid, which should never be used with mouth suction.

Instructor Presence

A requirement before starting any laboratory work; unauthorized entry into preparation or storage areas is prohibited.

Unauthorized Experiments

Procedures or activities that are strictly prohibited in the laboratory.

Laboratory Aprons

Protective gear that should be worn during all lab activities.

Broken Glass Handling

Materials that must never be picked up with bare hands.

Burner Safety

Never leaving a lit burner unattended.