Lab Safety and Symbols

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.

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

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

You should only touch the lab equipment

• after you enter the lab

• before you enter the lab

• after you have been instructed to

• when you get home

The proper was to dispose of liquids and solids is

• down the drain

• as instructed by the teacher

• out the window

• put them back in the container you got them from

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

• True
• False

If you break glassware in the lab, you should...

• Tell the teacher
• Clean it up quickly before the teacher notices
• Scream at the top of your lungs

Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...

• before doing the lab
• while doing the lab
• after doing the lab
• only if you think you really need it

When working in the lab, you always...

• work with only members of your group with a business-like attitude
• ask questions when in doubt about procedures
• clean up after yourself 
• all of the above

You should never ______ chemicals in the lab unless instructed to do so by your teacher.

• taste

• touch

• smell

• all of the above

Why would you wear goggles in the lab?

• to prevent eye strain

• to improve your vision

• for protection from UV rays

• for protection from chemicals, heat, or glassware