Lab Safety

Sally is mixing acid and water. She should-

• Add the acid to the water

• Add the water to the acid

Bob has a test tube. He should point it-

• Towards others

• Towards his head

• Away from his head and others

• Not pick it up

True or False- It is okay to have gum, food, and drinks when conducting experiments.

• True

• False

Antonio needs to smell a chemical in lab. Should he-

• Smell it very slowly

• Stick his nose in the container

• Waft it towards his nose

• Shake the chemical, then smell

True or False- I should never cut towards myself.

• True

• False

Henry is about to conduct an experiment. He should know what 2 things about the equipment.

• Where it is located & proper use

• What company makes the equipment and cost

If you injure yourself-

• Keep it a secret

• Wait until the end of class, then tell the teacher

• Go to the next class and ask for a nurse pass

• Alert the teacher when it happens

True or False- Work areas should be clean, organized, and only necessary items should be out.

• True

• False

Curt broke glassware he was using. What should he do?

• Throw it in the trash

• Do nothing, the teacher will clean it up later

• Raise his hand to tell the teacher

• Ask his friend Herbert to pick it up

Guy has an open flame going to heat a solution. He should-

• Reach over it if needed

• Wear long and loose clothing

• Leave it to talk to Alice

• Keep hair and clothes away from flame