Chemistry Lab Safety

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

• always against the rules.

• okay.

• not dangerous.

• okay if you are working alone.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, etc., always

• treat your hands with skin lotion.

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

• wipe your hands on a towel.

• wipe your hands on your clothes.

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

• True

• False

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

• the custodian.

• your lab partner.

• your best friend in the class.

• the science instructor.

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

• True

• False

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

• notify your instructor.

• run for the fire extinguisher.

• throw water on the fire.

• open the windows.

Approved eye protection devices (goggles) are worn in the laboratory

• to avoid eye strain.

• to improve your vision.

• only if you don't have corrective glasses.

• any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used.

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

• True

• False

The following footwear is best in the laboratory

• sandals.

• open-toed shoes.

• closed-toed shoes.

• shoes appropriate for the weather.

In a laboratory, which of the following should not be worn?

• loose clothing.

• dangling jewelry.

• sandals.

• all of the above