Lab Safety

Why is it important to know the names and appearance of lab equipment before doing the lab?

• so you will score higher on the next test

• so you can quickly obtain your supplies before the lab

• so you can follow the lab instructions clearly

• so you can make sure everything has been cleaned before starting the lab

What is the correct procedure to follow for smelling the odor of a chemical substance?

• fan your hand over the substance toward your nose which should be directly over the beaker

• place your nose directly over the substance and take a big wiff

• fan your hand over the substance toward your nose which should be several centimeters away from the substance

• place your nose near the opening of the beaker and inhale

Which of the following is not a safe lab practice?

• keep chemicals, glassware, and other equipment away from the edge of the table

• after removing glassware from a heat source touch it right away to see if it is cool

• report minor accidents to your teacher

• heat chemicals in a flask without a stopper

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

• eyewash station

• first aid kit

• fire extinguisher

• all of the above

Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because

• Ms. Naismith is a neat freak

• I won't lose my supplies in the clutter

• it keeps the room from looking messy

• it helps prevent accidents

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity

• guess

• change lab groups

• sit quietly and do nothing

• ask the teacher

Goggles must be worn when using

• fire

• glassware

• chemicals

• all of the above

I can eat during a lab activity

• whenever I want to

• only with permission from the teacher

• when I am sure it is safe to do so

• never

You should tie back long hair and/or baggy clothes when

• working with fire and/or chemicals

• trying to impress a friend

• using scissors

• taking a test

You should be sure equipment is clean

• before and after you use it

• after you use it

• cleanliness doesn't matter

• at the end of the day