Lab Safety

What is the most important rule to follow in a science lab?

• tie hair back
• wear goggles
• follow directions
• get started right away

Which of the following is considered safety equipment in our classroom?

• eyewash station
• emergency shower
• fire extinguisher
• all of the above

You should report accidents to the teacher __.

• after the class is over
• immediately 
• the following day
• never

When in the lab you should wear...

• open-toed shoes.
• sandals.
• closed-toes shoes.
• no shoes.

Before starting an investigation, be sure to:

• tie hair back
• tuck back loose clothing
• both a and b
• none of the above

Personal protective equipment includes:

• goggles, gloves, and aprons
• fire extinguisher, goggles, and gloves
• triple beam balances, fire extinguishers, and safety blanket 
• eye wash station, safety shower, and goggles

When you walk into the science lab, you see the experiment set up at your table. You should:

• Start the experiment.
• Pick up each of the pieces of equipment.
• Wait for the teacher's directions.
• Walk around the lab to see other experiment set-ups.

Which of the following is a safety rule in the science lab?

• Bring your lunch to the lab.
• Always have a bottle of water in case you are thirsty.
• Snacks are permitted during a long experiment.
• Never eat or drink during a lab.

Whose responsibility is it to clean up after a lab?

• only the teacher
• the students who performed the experiment
• the principal
• the custodian

True or False:  For safety, you should always do experiments by yourself.

• True
• False