lab safety prelab

How does safety begin BEFORE lab?

1. wearing PPE

2. familiarizing lab layout and equipment

3. read/understand safety guidelines and protocols

4. dont work alone

5. have chemical hygiene

What is considered as PPE

1. gloves

2. goggles

3. close toed shoes

4. full coverage clothing

5. hair restraint

What is proper chemical hygiene?

1. wash hands

2. uncluttered workspace to prevent cross contamination

3. cleaning spills immediately

What are the 3 C’s and what do they mean?

1. Careful conduct: Follow rules and read procedures in advance

2. Correct equipment: Read procedures in advance and be aware of possible changes

3. Chemical awareness: Only use as needed, properly dispose in waste containers and do not mix chemicals unauthorized

What are the 3 key elements? Explain

1. Proper waste disposal: Ask TA on how to dispose chemicals, NEVER in sink

2. Emergency procedures: Know locations of emergency equipment from TA

3. Labeling and storage: Read labels and pay attention to concentration/states

What are the 5 steps in the event of a lab accident?

1. Asses situation

2. Notify others

3. Seek first aid

4. Contain and control: With spill kits

5. Report incident: Include chemicals/ actions involved

What are the 5 steps at the END of your lab?

1. Clean

2. Properly store chemicals

3. Shutdown equipment

4. Wash up

5. Submit reports