Lab Safety

Front

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

Back

Tell the teacher.

Front

When should you read the lab procedure?

Back

before doing the lab

Front

When in the lab, what safety precautions should be taken?

Back

Long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up, closed toe shoes should be worn, long hair should be pulled back.

Front

When heating a substance in a test tube, where should you point the open end?

Back

away from all people

Front

What should you do first if you are injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.)?

Back

Tell teacher immediately

Front

Know the ________________ all safety equipment including first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and eye-wash station

Back

location and how to operate

Front

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be:

• left at your lab station for the next class
• disposed of according to your instructor's directions
• dumped in the sink
• taken home

Back

disposed of according to your instructor's directions

Front

Which footwear is best in the laboratory?

Back

closed-toed shoes

Front

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

Back

always against the rules

Front

What should you never do with chemicals in the lab?

Back

Taste, touch, or smell them.