Lab Safety

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

• 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.

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.

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

When it comes to glassware...

• don't use it if it's chipped/cracked

• don't pick it up if it breaks (let the teacher do it)

• dispose of it in the correct container

• all of the above

During lab, what do you do first?

• read all directions

• wash your hands

• gather your materials

• get the fire extinguisher

Never take ___ out of the lab without the knowledge AND consent of your science teacher.

• chemicals

• supplies

• equipment

• lab reports

I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.

• True
• False

I will perform only those activities that have been authorized by the instructor.

• True
• False