Honors Lab Safety Review

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

• an open door

• an open flame

• another student

• a sink

In the laboratory, the following should not be worn

• loose clothing

• dangling jewelery

• sandals

• all of the above

The following footwear is the best in the laboratory

• sandals

• open-toed shoes

• closed-toe shoes

• shoes appropriate for the weather

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, and other lab substances, 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

True or False: It’s okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.

• True

• False

True or False: Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

• True

• False

At the end of the lab you see some leftover chemical that looks just like the stuff you were using.  You should:

• put the chemical back in the jar it came from.
• sweep it into your hand and throw it out.
• tell the teacher so you can dispose of it properly.
• tell your classmates that your lab partner is really messy.

Always add acid into water

• True

• False

If your lab partner gets chemicals in his/her eyes, the first thing you should do is

• Clean up spilled chemical
• Call 9-11
• Take them to eye wash and tell the teacher immediately
• Make the person sit down to calm their nerves