Lab safety and SDS practical
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · Week 2 · Genetics of Disease (Medical Interventions)
Today's goal: Practice the safety rules and learn to read a Safety Data Sheet so you can work safely with lab materials all year.
What a finished product looks like
This is a model of the work you should turn in today. Use it to check your own: match the structure and the level of detail, do not copy it. Your data and wording should be your own.
Two safety rules I will follow:
- Put goggles and gloves on before opening any chemical, and remove gloves inside-out so I never touch the outside.
- Always know where the eyewash and spill kit are before I start, not after something spills.
One piece of emergency equipment and where it lives:
- The eyewash station is on the left side of the back sink. If a chemical splashes my eyes, I walk straight to it and rinse for 15 minutes with my eyes open while a partner gets the teacher.
From the SDS for the chemical I read (Section 2 hazards, Section 4 first aid): it can irritate eyes, so the first-aid step is to flush with water for several minutes and remove contact lenses if present.
Also due today: Sign the safety contract after you can explain two rules and one equipment location.
WebXam problem for today's skill
One exam-style question that uses exactly what you practiced today. Try it before you reveal the answer, then read why each choice is right or wrong.
Tap an answer to see the full explanation. Nothing is recorded or graded.