Lab Safety

Always point a test tube

• away from you and toward others
• away from you and others 
• toward you and others
• toward you and away from others

When using razor blades, scalpels, or scissors, NEVER cut

• on a 90° angle
• away from you
• toward you 
• a dead frog

 Keep all work areas

• clean
• clear of all unnecessary materials 
• organized
• all of the above

If glassware becomes chipped or broken

• notify the teacher immediately
• throw it in the trash
• don’t do anything, just keep working 
• put it up on the counter so that the teacher can dispose of it

When using a flame

• don’t leave it unattended
• reach over it
• wear loose and baggy clothing
• all of the above 

You can try new experiments even if they are not in the directions as long as you are curious about science. 

• True
• False

Tie back long hair when using chemicals or open flames.

• False
• True

In an experiment, use more chemicals than you need.

• True
• False

 It is okay to leave a burner flame alone for a minute while you get materials.

• True
• False

If you spill any material, quickly clean it up with a cloth before the teacher can see that you spilled it.

• False
• True