Science Lab Safety

When in the science classroom, conduct yourself in a responsible manner…

• At all times
• When the teacher says to
• Only when working on a lab
• Only when preparing materials

If you do not understand a part of a procedure you should-

• Proceed with the lab anyway
• Skip it and come back later
• Work with another group
• Ask the teacher immediately

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

You should read all instructions for a lab...

• Only when you don’t know it
• After you set up the equipment
• As you perform the lab
• Before you begin any part of the lab

Horseplay, such as pushing and running, is...

• Never allowed in the classroom
• Okay in the classroom
• Okay in the lab area only
• Okay anytime

You should report any and all accidents, even if you're only bleeding a little bit

• True
• False

The correct way to smeell a chemical is to

• Sniff directly over the container
• Smell it from a distance
• Pour out a little and smell it
• Dip your finger in and smell it

When using heat or a flame, never-

• Leave your hair down
• Reach over the flame
• Walk away from the flame
• All of the above

While doing any experiment you should always-

• Let your members do all the work
• Wash your hands with soap and water when finished
• Instagram your experiment
• Check on other groups

While working in the lab you must

• Tie back long hair
• Wear safety goggles
• Wear closed toe shoes
• All of the above