Lab Safety Procedures

Open Ended

Why is it important to follow safety procedures in a science laboratory?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should you take if you get a chemical splash in your eyes or on your skin?

• Use the eye wash station or safety shower

• Wipe it off with a paper towel

• Ignore it if it doesn't hurt

• Tell a friend but do nothing

Multiple Select

Select all the correct procedures when working with heat sources in the lab.

• Never leave a heat source unattended

• Point the test tube end toward yourself

• Do not place hot glassware into cold water

• Always point the test tube end away from yourself

Open Ended

Which lab procedure do you feel is most important? Explain.

Open Ended

What should you do if you are working on a lab and you are confused about the procedure?

Open Ended

Why is it important to follow the lab safety procedures?

Open Ended

Matt was thirsty so he drank some liquid from a beaker because it looked like water. Is this safe or unsafe? Explain your answer.

Open Ended

Rachel immediately reported broken glass and a spill to her teacher. Is this safe or unsafe? Explain your answer.

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about lab safety procedures, or is there anything you would like to know more about regarding safety in the lab?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety procedure in the lab?

• Always follow the instructions given by the teacher

• Read all of the directions before starting a lab

• Horseplay is encouraged during a lab

• All accidents must be reported to the teacher