Safety - Science 8

Getting good study habits

When is the emergency shower used?

When hazardous chemicals spray over large areas of the body/clothes

How do you use the emergency shower?

1. Call for help
2. Run to the shower
3. Pull the ring
4. Remove contaminated clothing

When do you use the eyewash station?

Whenever any chemical solution gets into the eyes

How do you use the eyewash station?

1. Get help
2. Run to the eyewash station
3. Wash your eye for at least 15 mins

What are important things to remember about the eyewash station?

1. (If you have them) You have to remove your contact lenses
2. If you think there is an object in your eye, ask for help
3. Do not rub your eyes

When do you use the fire extinguisher?

The teacher will use it if the fire is small but uncontrollable

What should the students do if the fire becomes too big to handle?

Exit the building and pull the fire alarm

How do you use the fire extinguisher?

1. Take to the location of the fire
2. Point at the base of flames
3. Pull out safety pin
4. Sweep back and forth over area while squeezing the handle

What is the most important thing to remember when using a fire extinguisher?

Do not spray another person, the chemicals can freeze human flesh

When is the fire blanket used?

1. When hair or clothing is on fire
2. When there is burning material on the floor or bench

How do you use the fire blanket?

1. Unlatch the case and pull out the blanket
2. Throw the blanket over the person or fire
3. Remove burnt clothing

What do you do if you are on fire?

Stop, drop, and roll (never run around)

When do we wear protective equipment?

When the teacher tells us to, when we are working with chemicals or doing a lab

What is the rule about food in the lab?

We are never allowed to eat or drink inside the classroom

What should you always know?

1. The location of the safety equipment
2. How to use the safety equipment
3. Where the fire exits are
4. Know the hazards of chemicals you are working with and always be cautious

What do you do if you get a small amount of chemicals on you?

Immediately wash it off and seek help