Lab Safety

Which of these must be done before lab?

• Put on sandals

• Put on a sweater

• Tie back long hair

• Take off eyeglasses

Which of these is not allowed in the lab or classroom?

• horseplaying

• walking

• sitting

• observing

If you are working with a chemical that may splash, you should definitely

• wear goggles.

• heat it up.

• waft it toward your nose.

• wear short sleeves.

When a lab is over, remember to

• clean the lab area.

• compare your results with nearby groups.

• flee to your next class.

• leave the microscope light on for the next class.

The only thing you can throw in lab or class from a distance is paper into the trash.

• True

• False

Running in lab is okay if in a hurry and it is not too crowded.

• True

• False

Students should be in their assigned seat or at their lab bench area unless instructed otherwise.

• True

• False

Students will be properly prepared to conduct the experiment by reading the procedure in advance and being present for the instructor's preview of the experiment.

• True

• False

During lab, long hair should be let down to help protect the neck and face.

• True

• False

Drinking, eating, or chewing gum in the lab are not permitted.

• True

• False