Lab safety

What should you do if there is lab equipment in the room when you enter?

• Do not touch anything.

• Start an independent experiment.

• Immediately start playing with everything.

Answer explanation

This is always important for safety, but this is really important during COVID.

When should you go in the back room by yourself?

• Never

• Anytime you feel like it

Which of these activities are not safe when doing a science lab?

• Pranks

• Distracting someone

• Eating or drinking

• Startling someone

Answer explanation

A lot of accidents happen when people are goofing around in lab. Be safe!

Should you taste any chemicals you use in lab?

• Absolutely not

• Sure

Answer explanation

Really, no. Do not taste anything!

Where should you dispose of any waste materials after the lab is over?

• Garbage

• In the appropriate waste container as directed by the teacher

• Down the drain

Answer explanation

There are times we will pour things down the drain or throw things in the garbage, but you need to listen to directions to know where everything goes.

What should you do when the lab is done?

• Clean up your area.

• Return any equipment to the appropriate area.

• Throw everything in the garbage.

• Unplug any electrical equipment.

What should you do if you break glass during the lab?

• Tell Mr. Harris

• Sweep up the glass if it is safe to do so

• Empty dustpan into the glass disposal box

• Do not clean up any chemicals

Why should you keep track of any electrical cords you are using during a lab?

• They could be a tripping hazard.

• They could be melted if next to a heat source

• They could be frayed or damaged

When is it okay to hit each other with meter sticks?

• You are acting out a scene from Star Wars.

• You are practicing your martial arts skills.

• Really, no. Don't hit each other with meter sticks!

When can you throw things around the room?

• Always

• Never

• Only if you need to throw things for a lab or activity.