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Lesson 0.2 Preventing Lab Accidents

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7 questions
When things go wrong in the lab
1

Take a look at her experiment. What could she do to make the demonstration safer.

1

What do you think is going to happen?

1

What mistake did she make?

Learn about RAMP
Required
10

Mark each statement whether it is true or false.

True
False
RAMP is only used for teachers to plan lab experiments.
RAMP stands for recognize hazards, assess risks, minimize risks, and prevent emergencies.
The terms hazard and risk are synonyms.
Lightning is an example of a hazard.
The four-quadrant approach is used to analyze risks.
If an activity poses any risk, it should not be carried out in the lab.
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment.
Goggles are the only kinds of PPE necessary in the lab.
There are five strategies to minimize risk.
One way to minimize risk is to substitute or eliminate chemicals that could be hazards.
Check Your Understanding of Ramp
Required
10

Drag the actions into the appropriate category

  • Asking questions about lab procedures
  • Wearing clothes that completely cover your legs
  • Paying attention to what is happening around you
  • Spilling water on the floor
  • Reading the safety information in the pre-lab
  • Wearing close-toed shoes in the lab
  • Leaving a hot plate plugged in after use
  • Washing hands before removing goggles
  • Hiding broken glass in a lab sink
  • Promptly cleaning up spilled chemicals
  • Creating a Hazard
  • Minimizing Risk
  • Assessing Risk
  • Prepare for Emergencies
Required
1

Select the quadrant for the following activity and write your reasoning in the box below. Handling broken glassware contaminated with a corrosive chemical like hydrochloric acid (HCl).

Required
1

Select the quadrant for the following activity and write your reasoning in the box below. Boiling water on a hot plate.