If a fire erupts, immediately...

• Notify the teacher

• run for the fire extinguisher

• throw water on the fire

• open the windows.

Answer explanation

If something wrong happens in the lab...the first step is to let the teacher know.

Goggles or safety glasses are worn in the lab...

• To avoid eye strain

• to improve your vision

• only if you do not wear glasses

• any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used

Answer explanation

We don't want chemicals, glass, or other dangerous materials to get in your eyes. Goggle protect your eyes from all sides.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab's instructions you should

• figure it out as you do the lab

• try several methods until something works

• ask the teacher

• skip it and go to the next part.

Answer explanation

Ask us, we are glad to help...and avoid explosions!

After completing an experiment, all chemicals should be

• left at your lab station for the next class

• disposed of according to your teacher's directions

• Dumped in the sink

• taken home

Answer explanation

Do what the teacher says and no random chemicals will hurt anyone.

You just got hurt doing the lab!!! What should you do?

• visit the school nurse after class

• see a doctor after school

• tell the teacher at once

• apply first aid yourself

Answer explanation

Tell the teacher, we will help you know what to do to treat your injury, be it a band-aid, sending you to the nurse, or calling 911

Long hair in the lab must be...

• cut short

• held away from the experiment with one hand

• always neatly groomed

• tied back or kept out of the way with a hair band.

Answer explanation

We don't want your hair getting damaged by the experiment. A hair tie will do nicely

Which of the following should NOT be worn during a lab?

• Loose clothing

• dangling jewelry

• sandals

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Anything that can get caught, snagged, or get in the way should not be worn (or expose your feet if glass/chemicals are dropped)

Horse play, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are...

• always against the rules

• okay

• not dangerous

• okay if you are working alone

Answer explanation

Activities that can hurt someone, even if it is just yourself, are not okay & not tolerated period.

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

• the principal

• your lab partner

• your best friend

• the teacher

Answer explanation

Tell us, we can probably fix it or get you a new one. Don't risk breaking or having something messed up further.

When you are done working with chemicals, you should always...

• put on lotion

• wash your hands with soap

• wipe your hands on your clothes

• Do nothing...not like you got anything on your hands.

Answer explanation

Clean hands many no chance of chemicals being anywhere they shouldn't be.