How do you transport chemicals from one lab to another?
Transporting Chemicals
- Use robust secondary containment (e.g., bottle carriers) for transporting chemicals and ensure caps are securely tightened.
- Hand carts may be used to transport hazardous materials in secondary containment.
- If available, use a freight elevator to transport chemicals between floors.
What safety measures are you going to take when handling chemicals?
General rules for handling chemicals
- Do not return chemicals to their original packaging.
- Keep chemical containers closed.
- Never use a wrong or an unmarked reagent.
- Never put spatulas, stirrers or other objects into a storage container for chemicals.
What safety precautions were taken during the lab?
Basic Safety Rules
- Know locations of laboratory safety showers, eyewashstations, and fire extinguishers.
- Know emergency exit routes.
- Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals.
- Minimize all chemical exposures.
- No horseplay will be tolerated.
- Assume that all chemicals of unknown toxicity are highly toxic.
When transferring chemicals Make sure the container is?
secondary container
When you transfer a chemical from its original container to another container, the container you transfer it into is called a “secondary container.” When Do Secondary Containers Have to Be Labeled? Except for a few cases, secondary containers must be labeled. IF IN DOUBT, LABEL IT!
How do you handle toxic chemicals?
Use only the smallest amount necessary to do the job. Prevent the release of toxic vapours, dusts, mists or gases into the workplace air. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (if necessary) to avoid exposure (eye, respiratory or skin) or contact with contaminated equipment/surfaces.
How to safely move chemicals when moving to a new lab?
Transfer salvageable chemicals from deteriorating or contaminated containers to new containers with new labels. Properly dispose of unsalvageable and excess chemicals as Hazardous Waste. Box chemical containers if possible, using the correct packing materials (e.g. Vermiculite, originalpackaging boxes, etc.).
What should you do if you spill a chemical in the lab?
A small container is the safest to use and easy to control. If you spill a liquid chemical, what should you do? Report spills immediately and stay away from the chemicals while your teacher cleans them up. Teacher will barricade spill with absorbent like kitty litter. Should you add acid to water or water to acid.
What are the safety precautions in a laboratory?
Avoid using open flames in the laboratory unless permitted by a qualified supervisor. Familiarize the laboratory’s settings, especially the location of fire alarms and exits. When doing a fire drill, see to it that electrical equipment is turned off and all containers are closed.
Is it safe to move a chemical container?
Observe the general condition of each chemical container. Observe each containers cap or closure seal for the formation of crystals. CAUTION DO NOT TIGHTEN, OPEN OR MOVE CONTAINERS THAT HAVE CRYSTALS FORMING ON THE CAPS AND SEALS.
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