Science Lab Safety

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell

• your best friend in class.

• your lab partner

• the teacher.

• the principal.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a laboratory procedure, you should

• ask the teacher before proceeding.

• skip it and go on to the next part.

• figure it out as you do the lab.

• try several methods until something works.

If a fire erupts, immediately

• run for the fire extinguisher

• throw water on the fire.

• notify the teacher.

• open the windows.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

• wipe your hands with a towel.

• treat your hands with skin lotion.

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

• wipe your hands on your clothes.

It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash can.

• True

• False

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are

• not dangerous.

• okay if you are working alone.

• always against the rules.

• okay.

Before you leave the science room, you should

• wash your hands with soap and water.

• return all equipmernt to the proper storage area.

• clean your work area and equipment.

• all of the above.

Do not leave a lit burner unattended.

• True

• False

The following activity is not permitted in the laboratory:

• chewing gum.

• eating.

• drinking.

• all of the above.

Always carry a microscope using both hands.

• True

• False