Chapter 4 Fast Food of Nation
1) Who should be immediately called for assistance in case of an accident in the laboratory?
Your laboratory instructor.
Your instructor should be trained to assist with emergency first aid until qualified medical assistance arrives.
2) What must be worn in the laboratory at all times to decrease the likelihood of an eye injury?
Goggles or approved glasses.
Contact lenses should be worn only with GOGGLES or FACE SHIELD. Anything getting under a contact lens will not wash out unless the lens is removed.
3) a) What should you do if something gets in your eye?
Go to the nearest eyewash and continue to flush your eyes with WATER for about 15 minutes holding the eyelids open.
b) What devices can you use? Note their location.
Use the eyewash located on the front lab table, or the eyewash bottles located at the entrance door, or the eye-face-body spray located next to the front lab table.
Make sure you familiarize yourself with operating these devices before you start working in the laboratory.
4) a) What should be immediately used for a large chemical spill on the clothing?
Use the safety shower. All contaminated clothing must be removed as drenching will only dilute the chemical absorbed by clothing, not wash it away. Washing should continue for at least 15 minutes or until no chemical remains in contact with the skin. Qualified medical assistance should be obtained immediately to assess any possible injury.
b) Where is it?
It is located near the front door of the laboratory.
5) Why is it important to keep the lab benches free of book bags, coats, etc.?
A cluttered work area always increases the chances for accidents to happen. Using or keeping your bags, coats, and books on your lab bench increases the chances .For reaction vessels to get knocked over and spill, for equipment to break, something catching on fire. Spillage can also damage your books and other belongings kept in your working area.
6) Why is it forbidden to wear headphones in
Your laboratory instructor.
Your instructor should be trained to assist with emergency first aid until qualified medical assistance arrives.
2) What must be worn in the laboratory at all times to decrease the likelihood of an eye injury?
Goggles or approved glasses.
Contact lenses should be worn only with GOGGLES or FACE SHIELD. Anything getting under a contact lens will not wash out unless the lens is removed.
3) a) What should you do if something gets in your eye?
Go to the nearest eyewash and continue to flush your eyes with WATER for about 15 minutes holding the eyelids open.
b) What devices can you use? Note their location.
Use the eyewash located on the front lab table, or the eyewash bottles located at the entrance door, or the eye-face-body spray located next to the front lab table.
Make sure you familiarize yourself with operating these devices before you start working in the laboratory.
4) a) What should be immediately used for a large chemical spill on the clothing?
Use the safety shower. All contaminated clothing must be removed as drenching will only dilute the chemical absorbed by clothing, not wash it away. Washing should continue for at least 15 minutes or until no chemical remains in contact with the skin. Qualified medical assistance should be obtained immediately to assess any possible injury.
b) Where is it?
It is located near the front door of the laboratory.
5) Why is it important to keep the lab benches free of book bags, coats, etc.?
A cluttered work area always increases the chances for accidents to happen. Using or keeping your bags, coats, and books on your lab bench increases the chances .For reaction vessels to get knocked over and spill, for equipment to break, something catching on fire. Spillage can also damage your books and other belongings kept in your working area.
6) Why is it forbidden to wear headphones in