Safety and Compliance Flashcards

During a science lab, a student spills an unknown liquid on the counter. What should the student do first?

Answer: Tell the teacher immediately

Unknown spills may be hazardous, so the teacher must be notified before anyone touches them.

Which piece of equipment should be worn whenever heating substances or working with chemicals in a lab?

Answer: Safety goggles

Safety goggles protect the eyes from splashes, which are the most common lab injury risk.

When heating a liquid in a test tube, which way should the open end be pointed?

Answer: Away from yourself and others

Pointing the opening away from people prevents injury if the liquid boils over or sprays.

A student gets a chemical splashed in their eyes. What is the correct immediate response?

Answer: Flush the eyes at the eyewash station for at least 15 minutes

Continuous flushing for about 15 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical.

Why should long hair be tied back during a lab that uses a Bunsen burner?

Answer: To prevent hair from catching fire

Loose hair can easily contact an open flame and ignite.

What is the safest way to smell a substance in a lab when instructed to do so?

Answer: Waft the vapors toward your nose with your hand

Wafting limits the amount of vapor inhaled and reduces exposure.

A glass beaker breaks on the lab floor. What should a student do?

Answer: Notify the teacher and use a broom and dustpan for disposal in a broken-glass container

Broken glass should be swept up with tools and placed in a designated container to prevent cuts.