Lab Safety

What is the first thing you should do in the lab

• Gather Supplies

• Put on Safety gear

• Read the instructions

• Turn on lab equipment

The higher the numbers on the NFPA diamond, the more __________ the substance is.

• Rare

• Dangerous

• Pure

• Safe

Which object is the least likely to get caught in mechanical equipment?

• Fitted lab coat

• Loose scarf

• Dangly earring

• Long hair

All spills in the laboratory:

• Are dangerous

• Can be cleaned with soap

• Should be reported to a teacher

• Require you to shower

Having an organized work are can help you:

• Find materials easily

• Prevent accidents

• Clean up faster

• All of the the answers

A broken microscope slide should be discarded in a:

• Garbage Can

• Sink

• Recycling bin

• Sharp objects container

Pour a substance down the drain only if:

• It is clear

• It is acidic

• You smell it first

• Your teacher tells you to

Wafting the air above a chemical is one way to _______ it indirectly.

• Taste

• Smell

• Measure

• Dispose of