GENLAB SAFETY

What document outlines the responsibilities of students regarding safety in the laboratory, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following laboratory instructions?

Safety Agreement

What items such as laboratory gowns, safety goggles, gloves, and masks must be worn to ensure safety during experiments?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What rules govern the borrowing of materials, use of reagents, and proper conduct within the laboratory?

Laboratory Guidelines

What process requires students to complete a waiver and requisition form?

Borrowing of Materials

What chemicals and materials needed for experiments must be handled according to specific guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure safety?

Reagents and Supplies

What protocols outline steps to take in case of accidents or emergencies in the laboratory?

Emergency Procedures and First Aid Techniques

What symbols indicate the hazards associated with chemicals, as defined by the Globally Harmonized System?

GHS Hazard Symbols

What guidelines outline how to prevent fires and respond to fire emergencies in the laboratory?

Fire Safety and Prevention

What type of waste generated in the laboratory requires special handling and disposal procedures to ensure safety and compliance with regulations?

Health Care Waste

What contact numbers should be readily available for immediate assistance in case of emergencies?

Emergency Hotline Numbers

What is the process of checking borrowed laboratory equipment for damage before and after use?

Inspection of Borrowed Apparatus

What information on reagent bottles must be read carefully to ensure proper handling and usage?

Chemical Labels

What practice involves using weighing boats or watch glasses instead of weighing directly on the pan to prevent contamination?

Weighing Chemicals

What methods are used to avoid cross-contamination of reagents, including using assigned spatulas and droppers?

Contamination Prevention

What is the requirement to report any breakages of laboratory equipment to the laboratory assistant for proper record-keeping?

Documentation of Breakages

What form must students fill out to request materials needed for their experiments?

Requisition Form

Who is the person responsible for assisting students in the laboratory, including handling materials and equipment?

Laboratory Assistant

What document must students complete to acknowledge their understanding of laboratory safety guidelines before participating in experiments?

Waiver

What refers to the effective use of laboratory resources to minimize waste and maximize safety during experiments?

Utilization of Laboratory Facilities

What strategies are implemented to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring in the laboratory?

Accident Prevention

What is the formal way of signing a document that includes both a handwritten signature and the printed name of the individual?

Signature over Printed Name

What is the version of the safety agreement or waiver that is retained by the instructor after signing?

Instructor's Copy

What is the version of the safety agreement or waiver that is retained by the student after signing?

Student's Copy

What is the process of informing the laboratory assistant about any breakages during the conduct of the experiment?

Breakage Reporting

What guideline states that one should only get the exact quantity of chemicals needed for an experiment?

Chemical Amount

What must you read properly before using reagent bottles?

Reagent Labels

What equipment should always be used when performing experiments that produce obnoxious and toxic fumes?

Fume Hood

What must you always do with soap and water immediately after performing an experiment and removing all PPE?

Hand Washing

How should laboratory wastes be disposed of properly?

Laboratory Waste Disposal

What PPE provides protection of skin and personal clothing from incidental contact and small splashes?

Laboratory Gown

What PPE protects against organic solvent fumes and should be worn when weighing out powders or changing solutions?

Laboratory Safety Mask

What PPE protects your eyes from dust and other elements that might cause irritation?

Goggles or Safety Glasses

What type of PPE includes Nitrile gloves, which protect against most chemicals, and rubber gloves, which protect against mild corrosive material?

Laboratory Gloves

What is the correct order for removing PPE?

Removing PPE Sequence

What activities are prohibited inside the laboratory?

Eating and Drinking Prohibition

What must you be aware of regarding locations in case of emergency within the laboratory?

Emergency Awareness

Where should all belongings be placed while conducting an experiment?

Locker Use

What should you do to your working area and chairs at the designated location?

Working Area Clearance

When should laboratory gloves be changed?

Change Gloves

What are the designated waste types for a trash can (black bag), yellow bag, and biohazard containers?

Laboratory Waste Types

What is the immediate care of a person who has been injured or has suddenly taken ill?

First Aid

What situations require immediate action of the rescuer as well as complex medical follow-up?

Life threatening emergencies

What situations are not life-threatening but require medical care?

Potentially serious situations

What situations require basic first aid and self-care?

Simple first aid

What are the goals of first aid?

Goals of First Aid

What are the first priorities in basic life support?

ABC of basic life support

What is the correct order in which first aid should be provided?

1. Assess victim for signs of life.

2. Restore respiration if breathing has stopped.

3. Restore heart activity if there is no discernible heartbeat or pulse.

4. Stop bleeding.

5. Treat for shock.

What type of burn is limited to the outer layer of the skin (epidermis), is red and tender, and may have swelling without blistering?

1st degree burn

How should a 1st-degree burn be treated?

Treatment for 1st degree burn

What type of burn involves both the epidermis and underlying dermis, showing redness, tenderness, and significant blistering?

2nd degree burn

How should a 2nd-degree burn be treated?

What type of burn involves the destruction of the full thickness of the skin and may damage underlying tissue, with the skin appearing blackened or white and leathery?

3rd degree burn

What are the first steps in treating major burns?

Major burns treatment

How should chemical burns be treated?

Chemical Burns treatment

What type of burns are often deeper and more serious and must always be examined by a physician?

Electrical Burns

What situation occurs when a person has consumed harmful chemicals?

Ingestion of Chemicals

What are the initial emergency procedures if you are not trained to handle a problem or when alerting others and calling the fire department?

Emergency Procedures

What ability of the rescuer involves making proper decisions without delay?

Assessing the situation

What indicators should be assessed first in emergency situations to determine if a victim is alive?

Signs of life

What is the process of restoring breathing if it has stopped?

Respiration restoration

What is the process of restoring heart activity if there is no discernible heartbeat or pulse?

Heart activity restoration

What action is taken to control blood loss in an injured person?

Stopping bleeding

What is the process of providing care to a victim who may be in shock due to injury or trauma?

Treating for shock

What should be done immediately if a conscious, non-convulsing victim has ingested chemicals?

Ingesting Chemicals

True or False: It is always safe and recommended to induce vomiting if corrosive materials have been ingested.

Inducing Vomiting

True or False: When transporting a victim to the hospital after chemical ingestion, only the victim needs to be transported, not the chemical container.

Transporting Victim to Hospital

What should be done if a victim has inhaled chemicals?

Inhalation of Chemicals

What should be performed if a victim is not breathing until a medical team arrives?

CPR for Non-Breathing Victim

What precaution should be taken during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in cases of chemical poisoning?

Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation

What should be done if a victim is breathing, related to their clothing and airway?

Maintaining Airway

How should a victim be positioned to maintain an airway?

Positioning Victim

What immediate action should be taken if chemicals get into the eyes?

Flushing Chemicals from Eyes

How should eyelids and eyeballs be handled during eye irrigation?

Irrigation of Eyes

True or False: Alkaline solutions require shorter washing periods than acid solutions when flushed from the eyes.

Washing Alkaline Solutions from Eyes

True or False: Neutralizing solutions should be used when flushing chemicals from the eyes.

Neutralizing Solutions for Eyes

How should affected areas of the body be treated if chemicals are splashed on them?

Rinsing Chemicals from Body

What should be done with contaminated clothing while rinsing chemicals from the body?

Removing Contaminated Clothing

True or False: Neutralizing chemicals should be used when rinsing chemicals from the body.

Neutralizing Chemicals on Body

Why is fast action important with electrical shock injuries?

Electrical Shock Injuries

True or False: It is safe to immediately approach or touch a person who is in contact with live electrical equipment.

Approaching Electrical Shock Victim

What is the first step when dealing with an electrical shock victim?

Shutting Off Power Source

What can be used to disconnect a person from a live electrical source if power shut-off is not possible and it can be done without personal risk?

Disconnecting from Live Electrical Source

How should bleeding wounds be controlled?

Controlling Bleeding Wounds

What should be done if a bleeding injury is on an arm or leg?

Elevating Injured Limb

True or False: Any object such as glass or wood should be removed from a cut immediately by a rescuer.

Removing Objects from Cuts

What position should a person with heavy bleeding be placed in?

Lying Down for Heavy Bleeding

What should be done to keep a victim comfortable and help prevent shock?

Keeping Victim Warm

True or False: A tourniquet should always be applied for severe bleeding.

Applying a Tourniquet

What should you NOT do when a person starts to convulse?

Handling Seizures

What should be done to protect a person during a seizure?

Protecting During Seizures

True or False: You should try to open a patient's mouth or place items between their teeth during a seizure.

Opening Patient's Mouth

What should be done after a seizure has taken its course?

Monitoring After Seizure

What is the fundamental rule regarding moving a victim in first aid, and what are the exceptions?

Fundamental Rule of First Aid

How should short-distance transport be accomplished if possible?

Short-Distance Transport

If a victim must be dragged to a safe place, how should they be pulled?

Dragging Victim to Safety

What can be used to help carry a victim's weight during transport from a safe place?

Using a Blanket for Transport

In a situation where spinal injury is suspected and the patient must be moved, what must be kept in alignment?

Moving with Spinal Injury

True or False: If spinal injury is suspected, you should slightly move the neck to check for rigidity.

Not Moving the Neck

Identify the GHS hazard symbol that represents self-reactive substances and organic peroxides.

Explosive

Identify the GHS hazard symbol that indicates flammable gases, aerosols, liquids, solids, pyrophoric substances, self-heating substances, or substances that emit flammable gas upon contact with water.

Flammable