Lab Safety

Lab Safety

any procedure designed ensure safety while performing experiments

accidents are ____ in the lab

prone, likely

The three types of lab safety are

protection, prevention, and mitigation

Examples of protection

wearing proper clothing and safety gear, dressing, ethical lab behavior

Examples of prevention

pre-knowledge of safety procedures and risk hazards, delustering of workbench

Examples of mitigation

remaining calm, cleaning up spills, using lab safety equipment,

What is the most important mitigation technique

staying calm

Proper clothing in the lab includes everything except?

A. Pants

B. Long sleeves

C. open toed shoes

D. Hair tied up

open toed shoes

what does PPE stand for?

personal protective equipment

what are examples of PPE

Lab coat, goggles, vinyl gloves, heat and puncture resistant gloves, chemical apron

You should leave your personal belongings ______ or in a designated space to prevent contamination while in the lab

outside

All these are things you should never do in the lab except

A. Horseplay

B. Leave items on the edge of the table

C. Take notes

D. Eat and drink

Take notes

How long do are you supposed to wash your hands for?

twenty seconds

When using the fire blanket to put out a fire the person should be _____ ______

laying down

In what 2 circumstances would you use the shower in the lab>\?

when engulfed in flames or spilled chemicals

When someone spill chemicals on themselves in the lab they should first ______ their clothes THEN shower for at least _____ minutes

remove, 10

When and how long is the eye wash used?

When chemicals are spilled in the eye, for 10 minutes

Class A fire

wood/ paper; water can be used

Class B fire

Flammable liquids and organic chemicals; fire extinguisher can be used

Class C fire

Electrical equipment; fire extinguisher or flame blanket

Class D fire

Combustible metals ; fire extinguisher or flame blanket

Fume hoods minimizes exposure to _____ _____ by controlling harmless ____

hazardous chemicals, vapors

What item isn’t considered a sharp?

A. Beaker

B. Scalpel

C. Pipette tip

D. Needle

beaker

items like needles and pipette tips should be disposed of in the ____ bin and things soiled in blood or microbial waste should be disposed of in the ______ bin

sharps, biohazard

_______ _______ warn you of possible dangers in the lab to help you stay informed and prevent accidents. Every lab should have a ________ going over them

Safety symbols, booklet

What is this safety symbol?

eyes safety

eye protection is needed

what is this safety symbol?

broken glass

what is this safety symbol?

open flames

tie hair back and any loose articles of clothing, handle with care

what is the safety symbol?

poisonous or corrosive chemicals

do not waft, do not smell, wash hands after lab, avoid skin and eye contact

biohazard/sharps

1. Dispose of syringes and other sharps in a biohazard sharps container.

2. Dispose of culture dishes and pipets in biohazard bags and hard-sided leak-proof containers