Chem 101L

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

a document that summarizes key information about a chemical, its composition, which exposures may be dangerous, what to do if an exposure should occur, and how to clean up spills

University Laboratory Safety Manual

describes university-wide safety policies and procedures as they relate to the proper handling of chemicals, including protective clothing and equipment

You should be able to all safety devices and protective equipment and know their .

use; location

What are the approved eye protection called?

safety goggles

Can glasses or contacts be worn in the lab?

Yes, but you MUST wear safety goggles over them

Describe clothing requirements in the lab

Must protect your body from your SHOULDERS to your ANKLES

What types of shirts are not allowed in the lab?

Sleeveless shirts, tank tops, or other clothing that do not cover the shoulder, back, or abdominal area

What type of pants are not allowed in the lab?

Pants or skirts that do not cover your ANKLES are not acceptable

What type of pants are absolutely not allowed at all?

Shorts

What are the three things you must avoid in terms of clothing?

Loose sleeves, loose cuffs, bracelets

What are rules regarding footwear?

Footwear must cover your ENITRE foot; open toed, open heeled, and high-heeled shoes are not allowed

Examples of shoes not allowed in the lab

Sandals, flip flops, mules, clogs, pumps, moccasins, ballerina slippers etc.

When should gloves be worn?

At ALL times when handling glassware and/or chemicals

What should you do if your gloves are damaged?

Obtain a new pair

Where do heavily contaminated gloves go?

Hazardous waste container

Can you reuse gloves?

No

Where do you dispose of gloves?

Proper recycling container

Can gloves be worn outside the lab room?

No

Rule about long hair

Must be tied back

Rule about loose clothing

Must be securely constrained under a lab coat

When should you NOT wear gloves? (4 examples)

When touching your computer, phone, pen, or the door handle

Rule about entering and working in the lab

You CANNOT do this without TA supervision

Rule about work space

Keep it clean and maximized; all other belonging should go in the designated cabinets

When should PPE be worn?

AT ALL TIMES

What should you do about your cell phone and other electronic devices?

They should be turned off and in your book bag

Can you eat/drink in lab spaces?

No

When should you report incidents to the TA/instructor?

At ALL times (accidents, injuries, hazardous spills) no matter HOW MINOR

Where are incident report forms?

Inside the first aid kits (by the main hood)

When do you use hood ventilation?

When handling chemicals

Can you keep an open beaker of solvent outside a hood?

No

How should you transport chemicals? How about when you are leaving the lab room?

In CLOSED containers; in secondary containment

How should you combine acids and water?

Add ACID to water (not the opposite)

How should you aim the opening of a test tube, funnel, or flask?

NEVER at yourself or someone else

Can you leave something heating or reacting rapidly unattended?

No

What should you do before inserting glass tubing or thermometers in stoppers?

LUBRICATE them

How should you insert glass tubing or thermometers in stoppers?

By wrapping toweling around them while inserting them and holding tubing/thermometers close to the point of insertion

Never pipet by ____; use a pipet _____

mouth; bulb

No ____ flames in the lab without _____ supervision

open; TA

Can unauthorized experiments be performed?

No, NEVER

True or False: You can sit on the floors in the hallway

FALSE; you cannot sit in the hallway or lab spaces

Never dispose of ____, ______, or _____ down the drain. Why can you not do this?

Solvents, toxic substances, or reactants chemicals; because of toxicity and flammable hazards

Can you return unused reagents to stock bottles?

NO; use minimum amount to avoid waste

Where do you place solids?

In plastic waste buckets

All waste containers should be closed

completely

Where and HOW should glass be disgarded?

Specially designed containers; dust pan and brush

What are the 5 main safety equipments?

Fire extinguisher, shower, eyewash station, first aid kit, telephone

What type of fire extinguishers should be used on chemicals or electrical fires?

CO2 or dry chemical fire extinguishers

Where else can you wash skin exposed to corrosive materials?

water faucets at sinks

What are the 2 assembly areas for Morehead Labs?

1. grassy area close to the corner of South Road and S. Columbia Street

2. grassy area by the Kenan Laboratories sign across from the drive to the Bell Tower parking deck

Scientific Method

approaches to acquiring knowledge by observing phenomena, developing a testable hypothesis, and carrying out additional experiments that test the validity of the hypothesis