Answer to Question #211144 in General Chemistry for emmanuel kazeya

Question

(1).List down ten donts and dos in the laboratory.

(2)list down 20 laboratory safety rules.

Answer 1

(1)

1. Wear eye protection

2. Practice fire safety

3. Handle glassware safely

4. Keep notes

5. Wear gloves

6. Wear closed-toed shoes

7. Practice electrical safety

8. Don't eat or drink in the lab

9. Don't use excessive force

10. Don't leave a mess

(2)

1. Know locations of laboratory safety showers, eyewashstations, and fire extinguishers. The safety equipment may be located in the hallway near the laboratory entrance.

2. Know emergency exit routes.

3. Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals.

4. Minimize all chemical exposures.

5. No horseplay will be tolerated.

6. Assume that all chemicals of unknown toxicity are highly toxic.

7. Post warning signs when unusual hazards, hazardous materials, hazardous equipment, or other special conditions are present.

8. Avoid distracting or startling persons working in the laboratory.

9. Use equipment only for its designated purpose.

10. Combine reagents in their appropriate order, such as adding acid to water.

11. Avoid adding solids to hot liquids.

12. All laboratory personnel should place emphasis on safety and chemical hygiene at all times.

13. Never leave containers of chemicals open.

14. All containers must have appropriate labels. Unlabeled chemicals should never be used.

15. Do not taste or intentionally sniff chemicals.

16. Never consume and/or store food or beverages or apply cosmetics in areas where hazardous chemicals are used or stored.

17. Do not use mouth suction for pipetting or starting a siphon.

18. Wash exposed areas of the skin prior to leaving the laboratory.

19. Long hair and loose clothing must be pulled back and secured from entanglement or potential capture.

20. No contact lenses should be worn around hazardous chemicals – even when wearing safety glasses.