Lab Safety

When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?

• Always
• Never

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

• Tell the teacher.
• Sweep up the glass.
• Pick up the glass with your hands.
• Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

• When working with chemicals

• When working with fire

• ALWAYS

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NGSS.MS-PS1-6

I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.

• True
• False

Safety goggles should only be used when working with

• an open flame

• chemicals

• using a mechanical device

• all the answers are correct

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NGSS.MS-PS1-6

Sandals are permitted during laboratory experiments.

• True

• False

Which of the following are guidelines to help prevent accidents?

• Never play tricks or horseplay in the laboratory

• Know where the safety equipment is

• Become familiar with the hazards of equipment to be used

• All of the above

Use a _________________to protect your clothing during an experiment.

• Goggles

• Gloves

• Apron

Why are approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the lab?

• A. To improve your vision
• B. To make you look like a bug
•  C. To give you headaches
•  D. To protect eyes around chemicals, heat, or glassware

What should you do when gathering materials for an experiment?

•  A. Read all directions carefully
• B. Check all materials for chips or cracks (or broken)
• Clean the materials if they seem dirty/used
• D. All of the above