CHEM SAFETY Flashcards by Kym Lovendino

First Aid

Flush the opened eyes for at least 15 minutes in an emergency eye wash.

Chemical Splash in the eyes

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EU Chemical Hazard Symbols

Carcinogen, Mutagenicity, Reproductive toxicity, Respiratory sensitizer, target organ toxicity, Aspiration toxicity

health hazard

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First Aid

true or false

Removing contaminated clothes including undergarments and jewelries from the victim greatly adds to the severity of chemical burn.

false - adds to - reduces

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MSDS

yellow - 1

may react if heated or mixed with water but not violently

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MSDS

blue - 4

May be fatal on short exposure. PPE is required

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MSDS

red - 4

Flammable gas or extremely flammable liquid

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MSDS

red - 1

Combustible if heated

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Safe working protects:

You, Other lab workers, Cleaners, Visitors, Your work

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MSDS

yellow - 3

Explosive if shocked, heated under fine confinement, or mixed with water

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EU Chemical Hazard Symbols

Skull and crossbones, fatal or toxic

Acutely toxic

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First Aid

true or false

Do not report all accidents to your
instructor.

false - Report

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EU Chemical Hazard Symbols

Aquatic toxicity

Environmental hazard

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EU Chemical Hazard Symbols

skin corrosion/burn, eye damage, corrosive to metals

Corrosive/Corrosion

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MSDS

red - 3

The combustible liquid flash point is below 100 degrees F

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MSDS means

Material Safety Data Sheet

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First Aid

Immediately flush the skin with large amount of water. Remove all the contaminated clothes including undergarments and jewelries.

Chemical on the skin

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The health hazard pictogram indicates a product contains chemicals that may cause health effects in humans, including cancer, gene mutation, reproductive health effects, respiratory sensitivity, and organ toxicity.

health hazard

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Never [], [] or [] in a
laboratory.

eat, drink, smoke

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[] hair must be []

long, tied back

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First Aid

For ALL chemical splashes, wash
with plenty of water for []

10 mins

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First Aid

Control bleeding with [], avoiding any foreign bodies such as glass

direct pressure

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MSDS

red - 0

Not combustible

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MSDS

blue - 2

May be harmful if inhaled or absorbed

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Do not carry [] by hand. Use
[] or carts with [].

containers by hand, bottle carriers, secondary containment

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Always [] before you leave and especially before []

wash your hands, eating

First Aid Bleeding Hold a [] or any pad [] on the wound and apply []. Get medical attention immediately

clean towel, directly, hand pressure

Laboratory hazards – Broken Glassware Dispose of [] or [] – it is a risk to you and others

chipped, broken glassware

Numerical ratings for hazards in the NFPA system always have the ff. general meanings 3

Serious Hazard

Chemical Hazards: White

special hazard

General Tidiness Make sure everything is [] before you [].

safe, leave things unattended

Messy workers are usually poor workers!! true or false

true

Do not [] any chemicals

taste

Numerical ratings for hazards in the NFPA system always have the ff. general meanings 1

Slight Hazard

How to transport chemicals? Wear appropriate []

appropriate, PPE

Laboratory hazards – Broken Glassware Always dispose of [] in a [] or [] and not in a []

broken glass, glass bin, sharps bin, general waste bin

MSDS yellow - 2

Unstable or may react violently if mixed with water

Chemical Storage – requirements Segregate chemicals by [] or []

hazard class or compatibility

General Tidiness Clear up [], deal with [] and put things [].

waste, washing up, away as you finish with them

The main purpose of ventilated cabinets

to keep chemical fumes from building up and to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals by people who use the facilities.

Chemical Storage – requirements Be aware of []

Special storage conditions (temperature, relative humidity, limited shelf life)

Chemical Storage – requirements There must be an [] list of []

inventory list of hazardous chemicals.

Chemical Hazards: Red

Flammability

How to use fire extinguisher?

-Twist the pin to break the safety seal -Pull out the safety pin -Aim at the base of the fire -Squeeze the lever to discharge the extinguishing agent -Sweep the nozzle from side to side until the flames are total extinguished

Chemical Storage – requirements Use approved

flammable storage cabinets for flammable liquids

Chemical Storage – requirements Use [] or trays for [] or []

secondary containers, corrosive or toxic solvents

Chemical Storage – requirements If available, use

ventilated cabinets for volatile toxics and odoriferous chemicals

the application of the best practices for handling chemicals and chemistry processes to minimize risk, whether to a person, facility, or community. It involves understanding the physical, chemical, and toxicological hazards of chemicals.

Chemical safety

EU Chemical Hazard Symbols Gasses under pressure

gas cylinder

Numerical ratings for hazards in the NFPA system always have the ff. general meanings 2

Moderate Hazard

MSDS red - 2

The combustible liquid flash point is between 100 degrees F to 200 degrees F

General Tidiness Keep your [].

workplace tidy

How to transport chemicals? Know the [] of the chemicals and [] to do in the event of a [] or []

hazards, what to do, release or spill

Chemical Storage – requirements Containers shall be [] when [] or []

dated when received and opened

First Aid true or false All laboratory workers should not undergo simple first aid training

false - should

MSDS blue - 0

No unusual hazard

MSDS yellow - 0

Not reactive when mixed with water

a technical document that contains information on the potential hazards and ways to handle the chemical products for safety purposes.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Laboratory hazards – Spillages

- Clear up spillage promptly. - You will already have determined how to do this as part of your risk assessment. - Dispose of any hazardous material as toxic waste.

Numerical ratings for hazards in the NFPA system always have the ff. general meanings 0

Minimal hazard

MSDS yellow - 4

Explosive at room temperature

What are the laboratory hazards?

Fire, Breakage of glassware, Sharps, Spillages, Pressure equipment & gas cylinders, Extremes of heat & cold, Chemical hazards, Biological hazards, Radiation

MSDS blue - 1

May be irritating

Do not apply [], [], or [] in the lab

cosmetics, eat, drink

Chemical Hazards: Yellow

instability/reactivity

Safety is everyone's []

responsibility

Laboratory hazards – Broken Glassware Use [] for the [] of [] onto glassware

correct techniques, insertion, tubing

EU Chemical Hazard Symbols Flammables, Pyrophorics, Self heating, Emits flammable gas, self reactives, organic peroxides

Flame/Flammable

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, Goggles, Lab gown/Apron, Closed Shoes

EU Chemical Hazard Symbols flame over circle

Oxidizers, Oxidising

EU Chemical Hazard Symbols irritant (skin and eye), skin sensitizer, acute toxicity, narcotic effects, respiratory tract irritant, hazardous to ozone layer

irritant/harmul - exclamation mark

What are the safety equipment in the lab?

eye wash fountain, safety shower, fire extinguisher, emergency exits

Chemical Storage – requirements Accompanying

MSDS must be kept

How to transport chemicals? Individuals transporting the chemical must be [] with the [] of the chemicals being transported.

must be familiar, MSDS

Laboratory hazards: Flammable substances

* Use minimum quantity * Store in special storage cabinet * Use temperature-controlled heating sources (water-bath rather than hotplate or Bunsen burner)

Chemical Hazards: Blue

health hazard

MSDS blue - 3

Corrosive or toxic. Avoid skin contact or inhalation

EU Chemical Hazard Symbols explosives, self reactives, organic peroxides

Explosive - exploding bomb

General Tidiness A tidy laboratory [] to everyone.

avoids accidents

Chemical Storage – requirements Chemical containers must be labeled with a minimum of [], []

chemical name, hazard warnings

Laboratory hazards – Broken Glassware Never use glassware [] or [] unless it is designed for the job and []

under pressure, vacuum, suitably shielded

Numerical ratings for hazards in the NFPA system always have the ff. general meanings 4

Severe Hazard

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