Laboratory Safety

If you spill or break something during an experiment, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

• Tell the teacher.

• Clean it up. 

• Cover it with a paper towel.

• Leave it for someone else.

The lab equipment seen in the image should be worn during a lab investigation when...

• using glassware.

• using chemicals.

• using heat/fire.

• using any of the above.

True or False: If you see something dangerous taking place during a lab,you should immediately tell the teacher.

• True

• False

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.

Disrupting other students in the laboratory with horseplay in the lab is:

• helpful.

• allowed

• dangerous.

• the quickest way to do a job.

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

What is important to remember when working with hot plates and burners?

• It's ok to walk away.

• Hot plates and burners are not dangerous.

• Hot plates and burners should not be left unattended.

• Hot plates and burners are fireproof.

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.

If you get something in your eyes, how long do you need to use the eyewash station?

• 15 - 20 seconds

• 5 minutes

• 15 - 20 minutes

• Don't use the eyewash.