Lab Safety Practice

Front

True or False: Do not leave a lit burner unattended.

Back

True

Front

If you do not understand a direction or part of a laboratory procedure, you should...

Back

ask the teacher before proceeding.

Front

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are...

Back

Always against the rules.

Front

True or False: You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

Back

False

Front

Before you leave the science room, you should...

Back

clean your work area and equipment, return all equipment to the proper storage area, wash your hands with soap and water.

Front

What is the first rule of lab safety?

Back

Always follow the teacher's instructions.

Front

What should you wear to protect your eyes during a lab experiment?

Back

Safety goggles.

Front

What is the proper way to smell a chemical?

Back

Waft the smell towards your nose with your hand.

Front

What should you do if you spill a chemical on your skin?

Back

Wash the area with plenty of water and inform the teacher.

Front

What is the purpose of a safety shower?

Back

To rinse off chemicals from your body in case of a spill.