Lab Safety

You should always __________ any spills of accidents in the science classroom.

• clean

• report

• touch

• wait

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

• Always

• Never

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

• True

• False

When should safety goggles be worn?

• at all times in the lab

• when liquids could splash into your eyes OR when using glassware

• when you feel like it

When in the lab...

• long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up

• long hair should be pulled back

• wear a hat

• all of the above

It's fine to smell chemicals directly from their containers

• True

• False

Long hair in the lab must be...

• Cut shorter

• Neatly groomed

• Held away from the experiment with your free hand

• Tied back to be kept out of the way

The most important reasons for keeping your workspace neat is to....

• make the teacher happy

• lose materials in the lab

• prevent accidents or unsafe situations

• prevent the room from looking messy

I may get the science supplies I need for an experiment...

• when I think it is safe

• when the supplies are out and ready to use

• when the teacher gives me permission

• whenever I want

During the lab it is okay to

• Have a snack
• Drink in lab
• Taste chemicals
• None of the above