Lab Safety Review

If a dangerous situation or an injury occurs in a lab, what should be done first? 

• Panic and leave the room.
• Try to handle the situation yourself.
• Notify the teacher. 

You should wear safety goggles ----

• All day, everyday in science
• To help you see in a lab.
• Anytime you use chemicals or glassware.
• Only if you don't wear glasses or contacts.

What should you do if you do not understand lab procedures or safety? 

• Just wing it - it will all work out. 
• Read the instructions again. 
• Skip the safety and the instructions. 
• Ask your teacher for clarification.

You should dispose of (clean up/get rid of) chemicals ---

• As your teacher instructs.
• Always in the trash can.
• Always down the drain. 
• You shouldn't dispose of them.  You should leave them out for the teacher to clean up. 

Long hair in the lab ----

• Should be cut. 
• Should be tied back.
• Should be kept away from an experiment by keeping it pushed back. 

Which should not be worn in the lab? 

• Loose clothing.
• Open-toed shoes.
• Dangling ID's and Jewelry.
• All of the above. 

After working with chemicals or specimens (living organisms) you should always. 

• Put on lotion.
• Use hand sanitizer. 
• Scrub your hands with soap and water. 
• Wipe you hands on a paper towel. 

When cutting using scissors or a scalpel, you should - 

• cut towards people in your group. 
• cut towards yourself. 
• Cut away from yourself and others. 

Before leaving the science lab, you should ----

• Clean up your work area/equipment as instructed. 
• Wash your hands with soap and water. 
• Return equipment to the appropriate location. 
• All of the above. 

All unauthorized experiments are prohibited (not allowed).

• True
• False