CHEM133 A005 Winter Lab Safety Questions and
Answers -APUS
Final Report
Student Name Winsley Jean
Student ID 427600
Lesson Lab Safety
Institution American Public University
Session 793361
Course CHEM133 A005 Winter 2026
Instructor Shawn Flournoy
Exercise 1
Which safety items are you currently lacking in your planned work area?
What is your plan for acquiring these items before using your kit?
What location have you selected for conducting science experiments in
your home? What, if any changes do you plan to make to the location
before using your kit?
Data Table 1: Lab Safety Equipment Alternatives
, Item Function Substitution
Fire extinguisher Put out fires Baking soda, metol
pot
Spill containment kit Provides immediate, Anything that can
all in one tools for absorm liquid such as
containing, absorbing, cat litter
and cleaning up liquid
spills safely,
minimizing risks
Eyewash station Provides immediate sink
irrigation for eyes
Safety goggles Protects eyes from regular glasses
chemical splashes,
flying debris,
biological hazards,
and radiation
Laboratory shower Provides immediate Bathroom shower,
high water flow to water hose
decontaminate after
hazardous chemical
splashes or exposure
Fume hood protect users by Plastic container,
containing and kitchen hood
exhausting hazardous
fumes, vapors and
acting as primary
ventilation to prevent
inhalation exposure
First aid kit Used for immediate, Bandaids, alcohol,
on site treatment of peroxide
minor injuries
Exercise 2
Answers -APUS
Final Report
Student Name Winsley Jean
Student ID 427600
Lesson Lab Safety
Institution American Public University
Session 793361
Course CHEM133 A005 Winter 2026
Instructor Shawn Flournoy
Exercise 1
Which safety items are you currently lacking in your planned work area?
What is your plan for acquiring these items before using your kit?
What location have you selected for conducting science experiments in
your home? What, if any changes do you plan to make to the location
before using your kit?
Data Table 1: Lab Safety Equipment Alternatives
, Item Function Substitution
Fire extinguisher Put out fires Baking soda, metol
pot
Spill containment kit Provides immediate, Anything that can
all in one tools for absorm liquid such as
containing, absorbing, cat litter
and cleaning up liquid
spills safely,
minimizing risks
Eyewash station Provides immediate sink
irrigation for eyes
Safety goggles Protects eyes from regular glasses
chemical splashes,
flying debris,
biological hazards,
and radiation
Laboratory shower Provides immediate Bathroom shower,
high water flow to water hose
decontaminate after
hazardous chemical
splashes or exposure
Fume hood protect users by Plastic container,
containing and kitchen hood
exhausting hazardous
fumes, vapors and
acting as primary
ventilation to prevent
inhalation exposure
First aid kit Used for immediate, Bandaids, alcohol,
on site treatment of peroxide
minor injuries
Exercise 2
