Science Lab Safety

Which of the following would be safe to do during a lab activity?

• Running in the classroom
• Leaving a water spill on the floor
• Touching hot surfaces
• Following lab rules

Students mixed a spoonful of vinegar with a small amount of baking soda in a bowl.  They wrote a description of what they observed.  Which of these should the students avoid while doing this activity?

• Using a metal teaspoon
• Using a plastic bowl
• Stirring the vinegar
• Tasting the mixture

Which of the senses must be protected when doing an activity concerning a solar eclipse?

• Touch
• Taste
• Sight
• Smell

Which of the following items is necessary in a laboratory for safety purposes?

• Triple-beam balance
• Metric ruler
• Computer Monitor
• Fire extinguisher

While conducting an experiment outside, students observe lightning in the distance.  For safety, the students should ...

• stand beneath a tree
• take shelter in the bus
• huddle together in the field
• jump in a nearby lake

If a chemical is splashed in your eyes, you should ..

• rub your eyes with your hands
• wipe your eyes with a paper towel
• flush your eyes with running water
• close your eyes tight until the feel better

The most important reasons for keeping your workspace neat is to ...

• make the teacher happy
• prevent accidents or unsafe situations
• lose materials in the lab
• prevent the room from looking messy

What is the safety rule for proper dress when working in the science lab with chemicals or open flames?

• tie back long hair
• remove jewelry that hangs from the body
• tie back clothing that hangs from the body
• All of the above

I may get the science supplies I need for an experiment..

• when I think it is safe
• when the teacher gives me permission
• when the supplies are out and ready to use
• whenever I want

When may a student perform an experiment in the science lab without teacher supervision?

• When the student has read the complete experiment
• When the student has the necessary supplies
• When another teacher gives permission
• Never