LAB SAFETY RULES

LAB SAFETY RULES

Multiple Choice

Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of

• older students.
• transfer students.
• each and every student.
• only the teacher.

Multiple Choice

Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:

• My teacher is a neat-freak
• I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
• It keeps the room from looking messy.
• It helps prevent accidents.

Multiple Choice

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:

• guess
• change lab partners
• ask a teacher
• just sit quietly and do nothing

Multiple Choice

You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 

• taste
• touch
• smell
• all of the above

Multiple Choice

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

• Tell the teacher.

• Sweep up the glass.

• Pick up the glass with your hands.

• Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.

Multiple Choice

I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are appropriate in the science classroom at any time.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...

• before doing the lab

• while doing the lab

• after doing the lab

• only if you think you really need it

Multiple Choice

Never _________ on your own

• experiment
• read directions
• handle glass
• clean up

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a safe lab practice?

• Keep chemicals and glassware away from the edge of the table
• Horse playing and running are allowed in the lab
• Report minor accidents to your teacher
• Work areas should be kept clean and tidy

Multiple Choice

Before conducting a lab, read all ____________

• material list
• instructions
• hypothesis
• data

Multiple Choice

If you see a science experiment set up in the classroom...

• do not touch anything until instructed.
• immediately begin working on the lab.
• go and check all equipment.
• walk around and check each station.

Multiple Choice

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.) The FIRST thing you should do is...

• visit the school nurse after class.
• see a doctor after school.
• tell the science teacher immediately.
• apply first aid to yourself.

Multiple Choice

When should you look over the experiment instructions? 

• After starting the lab
• When your teacher tells you to
• Before starting the lab
• It doesn't really matter.  Instructions are silly!