SMS Lab Safety

When using a heat source in the lab, long hair should be tied back.

• True
• False

Loose clothing and jewelry are only dangerous when using a heat source in the lab.

• True
• False

To safely smell a chemical in the lab, we use a technique called...

• fanning
• waving
• wafting
• all of these

Choose the activities that are dangerous in the science lab.

• Cleaning hot glassware
• Chewing gum
• Listening to tunes with headphones
• All of these

Keeping moisture away from electrical equipment and power sources is important because

• moisture can short out equipment that is powered up.
• electricity can severely shock people whose skin is wet.
• both of these

If an accident happens in the science lab, the first thing to do is...

• call the office
• call 911
• tell the teacher.
• leave the room

Keeping the floor clean and dry during science labs is important for safety.

• True
• False

Special safety instructions may be delivered by...

• oral instructions.
• Classroom assignment.
• printed documents.
• all of these

The best time to ask questions about safety issues in a lab is...

• before starting a lab activity.
• during a lab activity.
• after a lab activity.
• any time.

Flip Flops and sandals are acceptable lab gear.

• True
• False