Lab Safety Is Common Sense

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• If something spills immediately put water on it

• Horseplay is NOT safe science

• Reading instructions is unnecessary

• You should always run in the lab

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE?

• You can do what you want in lab

• During lab, never ask the teacher any questions

• Remain at your station during lab

• If something spills in lab keep going

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are NOT proper lab attire?

• boots

• lab apron

• goggles

• flip flops

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to manage long hair in the lab?

• tie it back

• cut it off

• stay out of the lab

• leave it alone

Emergency Items in the Lab

Fire blanket: made of a fire resistant material and is heavy to smother fires.

Eyewash: powerful stream of water to flush out eyes

Safety shower: able to wash off any unwanted chemical or materials

Fire Extinguisher: contains chemicals that can put out fires.

Multiple Choice

Where in the classroom would you most likely find a fire blanket?

• On the wall by the door

• Hanging on the closet

• Behind the teacher's desk

• In the storage room

Match

Match the emergency situation with the correct tool:

• A person spilled a chemical on themselves

• Something is on fire

• A chemical splashed in someone's eyes

• A person's clothes are on fire

Safety Shower

Fire extinguisher

Eyewash Station

Fire blanket

• Safety Shower

• Fire extinguisher

• Eyewash Station

• Fire blanket

JUST SO YOU KNOW...

Hot glass and cold glass look the same!

Multiple Choice

Let's say you have been heating something made of glass. Which would be the best way to move it?

• Use tongs or heat resistant gloves

• Just pick it up

• Pour water on it, then move it

• Leave it and do something else

Multiple Choice

WAFTING means...

• Letting the room fill up with the chemical

• Wave your hand towards your nose

• Put your nose in and take a deep breath

• Setting it on fire

Multiple Choice

How do you know the difference between hot and cold glass?

• cold glass is foggy

• hot glass will glow

• They look the same

• hot glass will steam

​Or possible reaction with something in the lab

Multiple Choice

You are done with a lab and have some chemicals left over. What should you do with it?

• Put it back in the container

• Ask your teacher how to dispose of it

• Flush it down the drain

• Throw it out the window

Multiple Choice

Why shouldn't you eat or drink in the lab?

• Risk of contamination or reaction with a chemical

• Lab surface is dirty

• Hands are not clean

• Nothing wrong with that

Multiple Choice

Which of these is SAFE science?

• Wearing sandals

• Throwing something to someone across the room

• Reaching across a flame to get something

• Clean the lab space when finished

Multiple Choice

Which of these are INCORRECT when you are done with your lab?

• Leave everything like it is.

• Wash your hands

• Put equipment away

• Dispose of chemicals

Poll

What do you think is the MOST important safety rule? What do you think?

• Follow directions

• Dress properly

• Be careful around fire and glass

• No food or drink