Health and Safety

What should you do with food in a science lab?

• Eat it

• Put it away in my bag

• Throw it in the bin

• Leave it on the bench

What should you wear while doing an experiment?

• Safety goggles/glasses

• Closed toe shoes

• Hair tied back

• ALL of these

When is it okay to run in the science lab?

• When the bell has gone for end of period

• NEVER

• When there is a fire and you need to escape

• When you are in a hurry

What should you do if you break equipment/spill chemicals?

• Tell a teacher

• Clean it up yourself

• Leave it

• Hide it

What do you need to do before you start an experiment?

• Read the instructions

• Sit down

• Get out your water bottle

• Eat food

Where should you put your bag in the science lab?

• On the table

• Outside

• On the side benches

• Under the table on the floor

If the fire alarm goes what do you need to do before leaving the room?

• Turn off the gas taps

• Nothing

• Pick up your bag

• Turn off the lights

Should you ever sit on the science lab benches?

• Yes but only if they're clean

• Yes but only if there is room

• NEVER you could get chemical burns on your bottom

What should you do with hot equipment/bunsen burners?

• Leave them on the bench for the teacher to clean up

• Wait for them to cool down then pack them away

• Pack them away immediately

When is it okay to enter the lab?

• Whenever you want to

• When there is a teacher present

• When there is a teacher present and they say it is safe to come in