Lab Safety

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately _________.

• Run for the fire extinguisher.

• Notify your instructor.

• Throw water on the fire.

• Open the windows.

You are heating a piece of glass/metal and now want to pick it up. You should ________.

• Use a rag or paper towel.

• Pick up the end that looks cooler.

• Use tongs.

• Pour cold water on it.

The following footwear is required in the lab ________.

• Sandals.

• Open-toe shoes.

• Closed-toe shoes.

• Shoes appropriate for the weather.

True or False:

Chipped or cracked glassware is ok to use.

• True

• False

You are required to wear goggles when ________.

• chemicals are used.

• heated glass is used.

• working with fire.

• chemicals, heated glass, or fire are being used.

Your lab area is to be kept clean and neat at all times

• TRUE

• FALSE

Make sure you wear your safety goggles when instructed to do so.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Wait until the end of the period to tell your teacher about an accident that occured during the lab.

• TRUE

• FALSE

You should know the locations of all safety equipment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If a fire erupts, immediately:

• tell the teacher

• get the fire extinguisher

• pour water on the fire

• open all the windows