Lab Safety

What should you do before you start anything in the lab?

• Read all of the directions.

• Listen to your teacher.

• Make sure your work area is clean.

• All of the above.

During the lab it is okay to?

• Have a snack.

• Drink water.

• Taste chemicals.

• None of the above.

When should you wear safety goggles?

• When you look at the sun.

• Anytime you're in the lab, even if you're only reading the directions.

• When you are using chemicals or fire.

• None of the above.

When smelling a chemical you should

• Put right up to your nose

• Never, ever smell it

• Waft it to your nose with your hand

• Take a big sniff of it

Running is okay in the lab if you aren't using chemicals.

• True

• False

Examine all glassware for cracks or chips before using.

• True

• False

Tie back long hair, secure loose sleeves or other loose articles of clothing

• True

• False

The best shoes to wear in the lab are

• Flip flops

• closed-toed shoes

• none/go barefoot

What do you always do at the end of every lab

• Have a snack

• Clean up your area

• Run out of the room

• Wash your hands

• Clean up your area and Wash your hands

What do you do if you don't understand something

• Do whatever you want

• Copy your friend

• Don't do it

• Ask your teacher for help