Chem 121l lab safety quiz:
Aim: - ANS - the nozzle @ the base of the fire.
\Broken flask: - ANS - box lined w puncture resistant bag
\identify the precautions to take with exits in the lab. - ANS - - Locate the exits
prior to the start of lab.
- Do not block a door with an EXIT sign.
\Determine when to put on disposable gloves for work in the lab. - ANS - NOT
After setting up all the glassware but before handling chemicals & Before
entering the laboratory room
\How should spill cleaning materials be discarded? - ANS - Seal in a labeled
plastic bag, then place in the solid waste container.
\How should students prepare to use chemicals in the lab? - ANS - - Locate the
spill kits and understand how they are used.
- Become familiar with the chemicals to be used, including exposure or spill
hazards.
\Identify the equipment best suited for extinguishing each type of fire. - ANS - -
large fire on flor: fire extinguisher.
- small benchtop fire: overturned beaker.
- clothing fire: fire blanket
\Identify the safety equipment designed to deal with each emergency listed. - ANS
- - fire on person: fire blanket
-chemicals in eyes: eyewash station
- chemicals on clothes: safety shower
- cuts or minor burns: first aid kit
- large fire on the benchtop: fire extinguisher.
\Identify the types of information that are necessary to communicate with
emergency responders. - ANS - - Any chemicals involved in an incident
- How the incident happened
- Any other hazards present in the lab
\In case of accidental contact with chemicals, how long should the eyes be
flushed at the eyewash station? - ANS - 15 minutes
\Most laboratory chemical spills are cleaned up in a similar manner, but acid and
base spills require an extra step. What is this extra step? - ANS - Neutralize the
spill before cleaning it up.
\Not sprinkle: - ANS - The spray from side to side over the fire:
\Pull: - ANS - the pin
Aim: - ANS - the nozzle @ the base of the fire.
\Broken flask: - ANS - box lined w puncture resistant bag
\identify the precautions to take with exits in the lab. - ANS - - Locate the exits
prior to the start of lab.
- Do not block a door with an EXIT sign.
\Determine when to put on disposable gloves for work in the lab. - ANS - NOT
After setting up all the glassware but before handling chemicals & Before
entering the laboratory room
\How should spill cleaning materials be discarded? - ANS - Seal in a labeled
plastic bag, then place in the solid waste container.
\How should students prepare to use chemicals in the lab? - ANS - - Locate the
spill kits and understand how they are used.
- Become familiar with the chemicals to be used, including exposure or spill
hazards.
\Identify the equipment best suited for extinguishing each type of fire. - ANS - -
large fire on flor: fire extinguisher.
- small benchtop fire: overturned beaker.
- clothing fire: fire blanket
\Identify the safety equipment designed to deal with each emergency listed. - ANS
- - fire on person: fire blanket
-chemicals in eyes: eyewash station
- chemicals on clothes: safety shower
- cuts or minor burns: first aid kit
- large fire on the benchtop: fire extinguisher.
\Identify the types of information that are necessary to communicate with
emergency responders. - ANS - - Any chemicals involved in an incident
- How the incident happened
- Any other hazards present in the lab
\In case of accidental contact with chemicals, how long should the eyes be
flushed at the eyewash station? - ANS - 15 minutes
\Most laboratory chemical spills are cleaned up in a similar manner, but acid and
base spills require an extra step. What is this extra step? - ANS - Neutralize the
spill before cleaning it up.
\Not sprinkle: - ANS - The spray from side to side over the fire:
\Pull: - ANS - the pin
