Lab Safety 7th Grade Science

The following activities are NOT permitted in the laboratory:

(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• chewing gum

• eating

• drinking

• horseplay

If a fire starts in the science lab, you should IMMEDIATELY notify the ____________.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell _____________.

• the principal

• your lab partner

• the teacher

• your best friend in class

If you do not understand the instructions during lab, you should...

• ask the teacher before proceeding.

• figure it out as you do the lab.

• skip it and go on to the next part.

• try several methods until something works.

When you finish working with chemicals or specimens, always...

• wipe your hands on a towel.

• treat your hands with skin lotion.

• wipe your hands on your clothes.

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

_________ are worn in the laboratory any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used.

• Goggles

• Rubber gloves

• Nike Air Force 1 Shoes

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burned, etc.). You should IMMEDIATELY alert the __________.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

True or False: Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the laboratory are always against the rules.

• True

• False

When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut material ______ from you.

Before you leave the science room, you should... (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• clean your work area and equipment

• return all equipment to your assigned lab station

• wash your hands with soap and water