SAFETY IN THE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

Cards (19)

  • FIRE EXTINGUISHER
    stored in a compartment attache to the wall
  • RED FIRE ALARM
    on the wall at eye level next to fire extinguisher
  • FIRE BLANKET
    stored inside a labeled red box. It is used on clothing that caught fire or to cover shock victim
  • SAFETY SHOWER
    located next to lab entrance. When the handle is pull down, a supply of water will be falling down to flush the entire body
  • DRENCH HOSE
    located on several sinking lab. This can be used on spills of chemicals that are localized on smaller areas & can be used as an eyewash
  • EYEWASH STATION
    located below safety shower
  • FUME HOODS
    located around the perimeter of the room. It is used to exhaust noxious or toxic gasses in room
  • EMERGENCY PHONE
    found close to the safety shower and is attached to the wall for emergency calls
  • FIRST AID KIT
    on the lab bench next to exit doors
  • BAKING SODA
    (sodium bicarbonate) for neutralizing acid spills
  • SPILL KIT
    in a labeled cabinet in the lab, used for large chemical spills on counter of flow
  • EMERGENCY EXIT
    know what to do in case of emergency, use for emergency evacuations
  • EMERGENCY INTERCOM
    all lab entrance is an intercom w/ button and picture of a phone on it. The direct line for campus safety
  • TRUE
    TRUE OR FALSE
    Treat all chemicals in the lab as though they are hazardous
  • TRUE
    TRUE OR FALSE
    Do not contaminate chemicals
  • FALSE
    TRUE OR FALSE
    Add the acid as the way that you like
  • 15MINS
    For large chemical spills, get under the safety shower for atleast what?
  • 20MINS
    In small burns, small burns must be placed under running cold water for atleast what?
  • 15SECS
    For eyewash, it should be wash atleast?