Lab 1

Use a study guide only please and note two of the answers are wrong regarding conversions.!! Up to you to figure which ones. Just know its nice to compare answers to see if your on the right track. LAB 1 1. Describe the function of the following pieces of safety equipment and how each might be used: (10 points) a. Eye Wash (2 points) a. The function of the eye wash station is to flush your eyes of any chemicals or other harmful liquids you may have gotten in your eyes. You would put your eyes over the wash station and with your eyes open flush them out for at least 15-30 minutes. b. Fire Blanket (2 points) b. The function of the fire blanket is that in the event of a small fire you can throw it over the fire and smother it out. c. Shower (2 points) c. The shower’s function is to flood your body with water incase you are on fire or have spilled a chemical on your body. You should stand under the shower activate it and let it rinse your body for 15-30 minutes. d. Chemical Spill Kit (2 points) d. The function of the chemical spill kit is to clean up any chemical spills. You use the kit by wearing the appropriate safety attire and using the neutral clean up product provided in the kit to clean the spill. e. Biological Spill Solution (2 points) e. The function of the biological spill solution is to destroy any viruses or bacteria. The 10% bleach solution is used to disinfect to prevent spreading viruses or bacteria on lab tables for example. 2. Briefly describe a situation when each of the following waste disposal containers would be used and give examples of the waste involved: (4 points) a. Broken Glass Container (2 points) a. A broken glass container may be used at a doctor’s office where medicine bottles that are made of glass may be disposed of. Or in a science lab where it is possible to have broken microscope slides made of glass. b. Biological Hazards