Lab Safety and Symbols

What is this piece of equipment?

• Erlenmeyer flask

• Graduated cylinder

• Beaker

• Test tube

When it comes to proper dress code, the following is important to remember:

• Tie back long hair, no dangling jewelry, no baggy clothing.

• Dangling jewelry is ok as long as it is pure gold.

• Long hair is not allowed in the lab,. get a haircut!

• Always wear long sleeves in lab.

Protective safety equipment in the lab

• is not really necessary.

• includes safety goggles, lab aprons, and gloves.

• should be worn even if we don't do any lab experiments.

• needs to be purchased by the students.

What is this piece of equipment?

• Graduated cylinder

• Beaker

• Erlenmeyer flask

• Test tube

Broken glass can be picked up with bare hands, if you are extremely careful.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• Beakers are used to store liquid

• Beakers are made of glass

• Beakers can be used to make accurate and precise measurements

• Beakers can be used to heat liquids

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

• guess
• change lab partners
• ask a teacher
• just sit quietly and do nothing

Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:

• My teacher is a neat-freak
• I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
• It keeps the room from looking messy.
• It helps prevent accidents.

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

• Eyewash Station
• Emergency Shower
• Fire Extinguisher
• All of the Above.

You should report accidents to the teacher __.

• after the class is over
• immediately 
• the following day
• never