Lab Safety Review

If a fire erupts, immediately...

• notify (tell) the teacher

• throw water on in.

• run for the fire extinguisher

• open the windows.

What is the first thing you should do in the lab?

• gather supplies

• put on safety gear

• read the instructions

• turn on lab equipment

When should you pour a substance down the drain?

• if your classmate says it's okay

• if the teacher tells you it's okay

• if it's cold

• if it's white or clear

If you break or spill lab materials, you should tell your teacher and wait for further instructions.

• true

• false

Having an organized work area can help you

• find materials easily

• prevent accidents

• clean up faster

• all of the above

You can wear any type of shoe when you're in the lab

• true

• false

When in doubt about a lab procedure, you should...

• skip it and move on to the next one.

• stop and ask the teacher.

• ask a friend.

• do what you can and move on.

An eye wash station is for...

• washing off chemicals from your hands.

• washing off chemicals from your feet.

• washing off soap from your hands.

• washing off chemicals from your eyes.

Mike got a minor cut on his hand (barely no blood), he should...

• get a bandaid and continue working.

• wash his hands right away.

• tell the teacher right away and follow directions.

It is okay to perform a lab in a classroom with no teacher or supervising adult present.

• True

• False