Lab Safety Rules

If a fire erupts, immediately

• notify the teacher

• run for the fire extinguisher

• throw water on the fire

• open the windows.

Which of the following show NOT be worn during a laboratory activity

• Loose Clothing

• Dangling Jewelry

• sandals

• All the Above

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burned, etc.) First you should

• visit the school nurse after class

• see a doctor after school.

• Tell the teacher at once

• apply first aid yourself

The following activity is permitted in the laboratory

• chewing gum

• eating

• drinking

• None of the above

When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut material

• toward you

• away from you

• in your hand

• perpendicular

All chemicals in the lab (including foodstuff, and store-bought-chemicals) should be treated as if they could be hazardous.

• True

• False

Approved eye protection devices (such as googles) are worn in the laboratory

• to avoid eye strain

• to improve your vision

• only if you do not have corrective glasses

• any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always

• treat your hands with skins lotion.

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

• wipe your hands on a towel

• wipe your hands on your clothes.

Before you leave the science room, you should

• clean your work area and equipment

• return all equipment to the proper storage area

• wash your hands with soap and water

• All the Above

Do not leave a lit burner unattended

• True

• False