Lab Safety Review

Flammable materials should never be used near

• an open door

• an open flame

• another student

• a sink

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

• notify your instructor

• run for the fire extinguisher

• throw water on the fire

• open the windows

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). first you should

• visit the school nurse after class

• see a doctor after school

• tell the science teacher at once

• apply first aid yourself

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube

• toward yourself

• toward your lab partner

• toward another classmate

• away from all people

In a science lab the following should not be worn

• loose clothing

• dangling jewelry

• sandals

• All of the above.

If you wear contact lenses in the science lab,

• take them out before starting the lab

• you do not have to wear protective goggles

• advise your science teacher that you wear contact lenses

• keep the information to yourself

Horseplay or practical jokes in the lab are

• always against the rules

• okay

• not dangerous

• okay if you are working alone

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with

• soap

• oil

• weak base

• plenty of water

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

• treat your hands with skin lotion

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

• wipe your hands on a towel

• wipe your hands on your clothes

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

• True

• False