WHMIS, Lab Safety & Equipment Quiz and Flashcards

Flashcards about WHMIS, lab safety, and equipment.

What does WHMIS stand for?

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

What are the 3 main purposes of WHMIS?

Label hazardous products, train workers, and teach how to limit risks.

What does SDS stand for?

Safety Data Sheet

What is the purpose of an SDS?

To provide info about chemical hazards and safety precautions.

What does the flame WHMIS symbol mean?

Fire hazard

What does the skull and crossbones symbol mean?

Toxic - can cause death in small amounts

What does the corrosion symbol mean?

Can damage skin, eyes, and metals

What symbol represents a health hazard?

Human silhouette - can cause serious long-term effects

What should you do before starting a lab?

Read instructions, wear goggles, and act responsibly.

What safety gear should you wear during a lab?

Goggles, lab coat, gloves, and closed-toe shoes

What do you do if a chemical gets in your eyes?

Use the eyewash station for at least 30 minutes

What should you do at the end of a lab?

Dispose of chemicals, clean equipment, return safety gear, wash hands

What is a graduated cylinder used for?

Measuring liquid volume accurately

What is a beaker used for?

Holding and pouring liquids (not very precise)

What is a Bunsen burner used for?

Heating substances during experiments

What is the use of a mortar and pestle?

Grinding or crushing solid substances

Why should you never return chemicals to the original container?

To avoid contamination

What should you always do if you're unsure in the lab?

Ask the teacher!

What is this?

Graduated Cylinder 

What is this?

Beaker

What?

Erlenmeyer Flask

what?

Watch Glass

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Volumetric Flasks

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test tube clamp, Ring clamp, retort stand

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Crucible and lid 

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test tube and test tube rack

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Mortar and pestle

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Spot plate/well plate

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Glass stirring rod

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Thermoneter

Flint stricker

Test tube holder

bunsen burner

scoopula

Medicine dropper

Wire Gauze

Crucible tongs

Evaporation disk

Beaker tongs