Chemistry: Lab Safety and Equipment

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Footwear should be ______ toed.

Closed

Long hair should be:

Tied back

True or False:

Safety goggles and aprons will be taken off whenever you want.

False, they should be kept on until you receive a clean up stamp

True or False:

Students can perform any experiment they want.

False, only perform experiments that have been authorized.

When using a chemical, you should:

Carefully read the label

When taking materials for an experiment, only take:

The amount needed.

True or False: You can drink the chemicals you’re given

False, you should NEVER taste any chemical.

When testing an odor, you do not sniff, you ____

Waft.

True or False: If you break something, the school pays for it

False, if you break it, you buy it.

In case of an injury:

Notify teacher immediately

True or False: You can take any chemical from the lab outside of the classroom.

False, Chemicals never leave the classroom.

Safety Goggles

Eye protection

Designed with vents so air can flow but liquid cannot

Worn over glasses

Lab Apron

Clothing and body protection

Front side is coated so side without chemicals is easily noticeable

First Aid Kit

If you get a cut or are burnt, you will be sent to the nurse

Fume Hood

Prevents spreading of poisonous gas in an experiment

Eye Wash Station

Provides flow of water to clean out eyes

Affected areas should be flushed for 20 minutes.

Fire Blanket

Smothers flaming hair / clothing

Safety Shower

Better decision for putting out flames

Recommended if clothing is POLYESTER

Fire Extinguisher Acronym:

P (Pull the pin)

A (Aim at base of flame)

S (Squeeze trigger)

S (Sweep horizontally until flame is gone)