Lab Safety 2020

What do you do if a fire breaks out during a lab?

• Run!

• Tell the teacher

• Just watch it burn

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

When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?

• Always
• Never

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.

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

• When working with chemicals
• When working with a Bunsen burner
• When doing dissections.
• Any time you are working in the lab.

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

Horseplay, jokes, and pranks are appropriate in the science classroom at any time.

• True
• False

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