Science Lab Safety Review

When in doubt about a lab procedure, you should...

• skip it and move on to the next one.

• stop and ask the teacher.

• ask a friend.

• do what you can and move on.

Safety goggles are used in a lab when

• working with food and trash,

• when your teacher tells you to do so; and while working with chemicals, heat, and/or sharp objects.

• when your teacher instructs you to do so.

• working with sharpies.

A safety shower is used when...

• washing off makeup.

• diluting a chemical.

• washing off chemicals from the body.

• washing off chemicals from the eyes.

An eye wash station is for...

• washing off chemicals from your hands.

• washing off chemicals from your feet.

• washing off soap from your hands.

• washing off chemicals from your eyes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

At the end of a lab...

• clean and dry all glassware.

• wash your hands using soap & water.

• return all supplies to their assigned place.

• all are correct.

When glassware breaks or liquids spill we must...

• pick it up right away.

• get help from your lab partner.

• get the sharps container to put the broken glass in it.

• Tell the teacher right away and secure the area.

When mixing chemicals...

• always add acid last.

• always add water last.

• add both acid and water at the same time.

• none of the above.

When smelling an unknow subtance...

• sniff it directly from its container.

• waft it out with your hands about 8 inches away from you.

• place it under your nose and smell it.

• blow on it so that your partner can smell it for you.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

It's ok to work with electrical devices that have broken cords.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Whenever working within a lab, if a lab tool/equipment doesn't work you must...

• use it as it is and get the lab done.

• skip that section and move on with the rest of the lab.

• Try to fix it.

• Tell the teacher and wait for directions.