Lab Safety

When should you wear safety goggles?

• Whenever you are in the lab

• Whenever directions require you wear safety goggles

• Whenever you want

• Whenever you are dealing with dangerous chemicals

True or False: Long hair MUST be tied back during a laboratory investigation.

• True
• False

True or False: The wearing of flip flops and other open toed shoes are acceptable during a laboratory investigation during the hot summer months.

• True
• False

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.

Identify the piece of lab equipment seen in the image.

• Erlenmeyer Flask
• Graduated Cylinder
• Beaker
• Test Tube

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

• True
• False

Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab investigation?

• Flip flops
• Loose, long hair
• Dangling jewelry
• All of the above

During lab, what do you do first?

• read all directions

• wash your hands

• gather your materials

• get the fire extinguisher

Eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the experimental work area is...

• okay, as long as you share

• allowed once you've cleaned up

• encouraged

• forbidden

Never leave ___ unattended.

• a dissected pig

• a test tube

• an active heat source

• a freshman