Science Safety

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are...

• Okay

• Not dangerous

• Okay if you are working alone.

• Always against the rules.

You should clean your work area and equipment before you leave the science room.

• True (also wash you hands, return all equipment to proper location)

• False

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

• try several methods until something works.

• skip it and go on to the next part.

• ask the teacher before proceeding.

• figure it out as you do in the lab.

If you have been injured in the lab tell the teacher at once.

• True

• False

Anytime chemicals, heat, or glassware are used protective goggles are worn in the science room.

• True

• False

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 (NEVER OKAY)

Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

• True

• False

What tool washes the eyes if chemicals get in them?

• apron
• the sink
• eye wash

When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?

• Always
• Never

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

• Tell the teacher.
• Sweep up the glass.
• Pick up the glass with your hands.
• Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.