Lab Safety

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 fire

• ALWAYS

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

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.

• 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. nothing will happen to you.

• True

• False

You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 

• taste
• touch
• smell
• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:

• guess
• change lab partners
• ask a teacher
• just sit quietly and do nothing

Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:

• My teacher is a neat-freak
• I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
• It keeps the room from looking messy.
• It helps prevent accidents.