Science Lab Safety

Which of the following would be safe to do during a lab activity?

• Running in the classroom
• Leaving a water spill on the floor
• Touching hot surfaces
• Following lab rules

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.

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

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

• True
• False

Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.

• True 
• False

It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers.

• True
• False

It's fine to do random experiments with the lab equipment without teacher permission.

• Ummmm... no!
• Sure- it'd be fine!

You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 

• taste
• touch
• smell
• all of the above