Fjetland SOPs and EOPs

When should goggles be worn in lab?

Always

What should you wear in lab?

-Closed toed shoes

-At least a short sleeve shirt

-Long pants

When are you allowed to eat or drink?

Never

When is horse play allowed?

Never

When do you wear a lab coat in the lab?

Always

Which safety equipments’ locations should be known?

Fire extinguisher, fire blanket, eyewash stations, shower, first aid, emergency trait, dust pan and broom, spill kit

When should you notify the TA of an accident?

ASAP

Do not attempt any experiments that have not been __

Authorized

What should you do after finishing the lab?

Clean your area

What should you do after using glassware?

Wash properly and dispose of broken glassware in appropriate container

Do not __ in lab, __ calmly

run, walk

Do not __ around others, especially is someone is carrying chemicals, syringes, or needles.

Crowd

What are the rules for pens in lab?

-Dedicate a pen

-Never put pen in mouth

-Do not use pen if wearing gloves

How should everyone in lab be treated?

With respect and courtesy

What should you do if you get exposed to chemicals?

-Wash area properly

-Follow chemical exposure SOP

How many general safety rules are there?

16

Where can water bottles be kept?

In your backpack while in lab

What should you do if you want to drink water?

Remove gloves, exit lab and drink, then return bottle to your backpack

Where are backpacks/personal items kept?

Designated spaces

What should you do if your goggles are foggy?

Go to de-fogging station in hallway

What should you do with your lab coat if you need to leave lab?

If remaining in lab hallway, do not remove. If leaving hallway, remove.

Where should you move glassware after obtaining them from the locker?

Drawer at your assigned hood

What is the only item you should have on your benchtop?

Notebook

What should you do if you want to leave lab temporarily?

Notify TA where you are going and when you will return

What should you do when you are done for the day?

-Clean area and lock equipment

-Turn off hotplate, water line, airline, and vaccum line

-Return lab coat, remove gloves, remove goggles

-Inform TA you are leaving

Equipment is…

Anything not considered glassware

How many and what kinds of equipment are there?

4; instruments, electrical, lab kit, mechanical

What instruments are in the lab?

Infrared spectrometer (IR), polarimeter, gas chromatograph (GC), nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (NMR)

What should you do when an instrument is not working?

Inform TA ASAP and do not attempt to fix

Instrument and electrical equipment area should always be __

Clean

What electrical equipment is in lab?

Hotplate/stirplate, centrifuge, analytical balance, melting point apparatus

What should you do if electrical equipment is not working or if copper lines are visible?

Inform TA ASAP and do not use

Which electrical equipment should not be turned off after use?

Balances and centrifuge

What does the lab kit include?

Everything in drawer kit that is not glassware (test tube clamps, syringe, stir rod/bar, Keck clamps, etc.)

What should you do with the lab kit after use?

Make sure all lab kit equipment is returned to your locker

What does mechanical equipment include?

Lab jack, aluminum heating block, all metal clamps

What should you do if mechanical equipment is broken?

Inform TA ASAP

What should you do with glassware before use?

Inspect for cracks

What should you do with glassware after use?

Clean thoroughly and carefully

When do most cuts occur?

While cleaning glassware

What can happen if too few/many clamps are used?

Setup becomes inflexible/falls and breaks

Where should Keck clamps be placed on a setup?

Wherever two pieces of glassware are connected by a glass joint

When should you grease glassware joints?

Only when instructed to do so

When using the thermometer adapter or rubber-septa, what should check for?

If it is inserted properly

What should you do if you break glassware?

Inform TA ASAP; clean yourself if it is small and be cautious when disposing shards in the right container

What size container should you use to get a chemical?

Close to and larger than the volume of chemical needed

Why should you avoid exposure to organic chemicals?

Many are toxic

What should you do if your gloves are exposed to organic chemicals?

Remove and get a new pair if continuing to work with chemicals

Where should you handle liquid organic chemicals?

Inside your hood

What should you do with solid organic chemicals?

Weigh with weigh boats, clean any spills, and quickly transfer to hood

What should you never do with solid organic chemicals?

Return unused chemicals back into original container

What should you have on hand when working with organic chemicals?

MSDS

How many and what types of waste are there?

5; solid chemical, liquid chemical, trash, broken glass, sharps

What is solid chemical waste?

Any solid chemicals no longer needed

Where does solid chemical waste go?

Solid chemical waste container

What is trash considered?

Weigh boats, gloves, paper towels

Where does trash go?

In trash cans located around lab

Where does broken glass go?

In broken glass bins around lab

How many and what types of liquid chemical waste are there?

3; aqueous, halogenated, non-halogenated

What should you do if the liquid chemical waste containers are full?

Inform TA ASAP

What should you do with acids/bases before disposing in the aqueous container?

Neutralize them

What is sharps waste considered?

Needles, syringes, razors

Where should sharps never go?

In the trash

What happens if a needle is missing?

No one leaves until it is found and disposed of

Where is the most common exposure to chemicals?

Hands

What should you avoid doing when wearing gloves?

Touching yourself

When should you not be wearing gloves/removing gloves?

-When not/finished handling chemicals

-If the gloves are damaged or contaminated

-If you must exit lab

Acids and bases, especially when they are __, are dangerous

Concentrated

What order should you dilute acids/bases with water?

Acid/base to water

Why should you dilute concentrated solutions slowly, sometimes in an ice water bath?

The solution may still be exothermic, especially if the solvent has a lower BP like methanol

What should you do when adding a strong acid to a strong base?

Add slowly and sometimes in an ice water bath since the reaction is exothermic

Why should you add acid to sodium bicarbonate/carbonate slowly?

CO2 product may cause solution to fizz over

What should you do when doing an extraction in a separatory funnel?

Vent frequently to release CO2 gas pressure

What is avoided at all costs in ochem lab?

Pressure

Never heat a system that is __

Closed

What should you do if your experiment has built up pressure?

Inform TA ASAP

What should you do with your gloves when handling bromine?

Always wear, check often, and change if contaminated

What should you do if your skin has been exposed to bromine?

Rinse thoroughly with water for 15 minutes

If you spill a small amount of bromine, what should you rinse the area with?

Sodium thiosulfate solution and refer to EOP

What is the danger of needles and syringes?

Getting stuck or chemical exposure

What is the most common way to get stuck by a needle?

Taking off the needle cap

What should you do when obtaining a fresh needle?

Gently bend the needle at the base to break the seal

What should you do if you stick yourself with a needle?

Inform TA ASAP

What should you do if your needle/syringe plunger sticks

Discard properly ASAP

Why should you be careful when heating organic compounds, especially solvents?

Most organic compounds can catch fire

Never leave an experiment that is being heated __

Unattended

What phrases in the instructions should you pay attention to when performing an exothermic reaction?

“Add dropwise” or “slowly add”

What should you likely so if you expose your eyes to chemicals?

Rinse thoroughly with water for 15 minutes at eye washing station

What should you do if you have been overcome with chemical vapors?

Inform TA ASAP and get fresh air

What is the most important thing to remember in a fire emergency?

Remain calm

If you see a fire, what is the first thing you should do?

Shout “fire” as loud as you can

What should you do with small fires?

Use fire extinguisher

What should you do when your clothes catch fire?

Smother flames with fire blanket

What should you do when a fire is too large to control?

Pull fire alarm and evacuate

Who should handle the spill kit?

Student retrieves it, but stockroom uses it

How should you clean a spill if your TA allows?

Wear gloves, be cautious of broken glass, dispose of waste properly

What is the first thing you should do if you need to evacuate?

Turn off all equipment (hotplates, hoses, etc.)

In the event of an evacuation, when should you return to lab?

If the TA/lab instructor allows

What happens if you have an accident (injuries, fires, spills, burns, equipment damage)?

Inform TA ASAP

What happens if you are hurt?

Injury is assessed if it can be dealt with in lab or if medical attention is needed, which is always optional