Chemistry Safety Knowledge Organizer

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering standard laboratory safety protocols, emergency procedures, and GHS hazard identification labels.

Essential Lab Attire

Goggles, closed-toe shoes, and tight fitting clothing that covers as much as possible.

Prohibited Lab Attire

Crocs, clothing with holes or rips, necklaces, or baggy clothing.

Broken Glass Disposal

Notify the instructor and place in the designated broken glass box, NOT the garbage.

Test Tube Direction

Should always be pointed AWAY from ALL people.

Fire Emergency Policy

Tell the instructor and evacuate the building. Do NOT use the fire extinguisher; the instructor will do that.

Goggle Usage

Must be worn any time chemicals, heat, or glass are used.

Clarification of Instructions

If you do not understand instructions during the lab, ask your instructor.

Pre-Lab Preparation

Complete the preLab if provided, go over instructions, make annotations, and ask questions.

Consumption Rule

Absolutely NO eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the lab.

Hot Glassware Appearance

It looks no different from cold glassware.

Cooling Glassware

Do not touch for $5\,\text{minutes}$ and NEVER dunk it in cold water, or it could shatter.

Emergency Shower

Used if you get a hazardous chemical on you.

Emergency Eye Wash Duration

Use for $15-20\,\text{minutes}$ and have a friend help hold your eyes open.

Extra Chemical Disposal

Dispose according to instructor instructions; NEVER place them back in the original container.

Post-Lab Conclusion

Wash your hands with soap and water.

Chemical Removal Policy

No chemicals can be taken out of the lab.

Bunsen Burner Safety

Turn it off or have a Lab partner watch it; NEVER leave a lit burner unattended.

Flammable GHS Label

Indicates a substance lights on fire; must be kept away from flames or oxidizers.

Oxidizer GHS Label

Reacts with flammables; must be kept away from flames or flammables.

Corrosive GHS Label

Indicates a substance that burns skin or corrodes (eats away at) metals.

Health Hazard GHS Label

Indicates a substance that can cause cancer.

Irritant GHS Label (!)

Indicates a substance that may irritate skin and eyes.

Acutely toxic GHS Label

Indicates a substance that is very toxic and can cause death.

Environmental Hazard GHS Label

Indicates a substance that is toxic to aquatic life (fish).