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Laboratory Safety Information Sheet 1

Policies and procedures covering safety rules and specific requirements for laboratory activities.

Safety Equipment Location

Eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, and first-aid boxes must be identifiable for emergencies.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Clothing and gear such as lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses worn to ensure safety in the laboratory.

Accident Reporting Responsibilities

Staff and students must report accidents and near misses to ensure safety in laboratory environments.

Fume Cupboards Use

Specialized cabinets designed to vent harmful gases and maintain safe laboratory conditions.

Acids and Alkalis Safety Handling

Always add acid to water to prevent exothermic reactions that can cause splashing or burns.

Neutralisation

A chemical reaction between an acid and a base resulting in the formation of salt and water.

Oxidation

The process where a substance loses electrons, often involving the addition of oxygen.

Filtration

A technique used to separate solids from liquids using a filter medium.

Significant Figures

Digits in a number that carry meaning contributing to its measurement accuracy.

Rough Weighing

Weighing that provides an approximate mass, typically within 0.1 g accuracy.

Accurate Weighing

Precision weighing that provides mass measurements to within 0.001 g.

Volumetric Flask

Glassware used in laboratories for making precise dilutions and preparing standard solutions.

Burette

A laboratory apparatus used to dispense precise volumes of liquid in titrations.

Graduated Cylinder

A cylindrical glassware used for measuring variable liquid volumes with lower accuracy than a pipette.

Pipette

A laboratory tool used for accurately measuring and transferring small volumes of liquid.

Chemical Spill Response

Immediate actions required when a chemical is spilled, including informing relevant personnel.

Emergency Procedures

Outlined steps to be followed during accidents or emergencies happening in the laboratory.

Common Laboratory Reagents

Common chemicals used in labs including hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and sodium hydroxide.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Documents that provide safety information about materials, including hazards and precautions.