Safety quiz

When you finish working with chemicals, always:

• treat your hands with lotion.

• wipe your hands on a towel.

• wash your hands with soap and water.

• wipe your hands on your apron.

Playing (as opposed to working) in the laboratory:

•  is encouraged because you learn more.

•  is not dangerous.

• is OK if you are working too.

• will result in loss of laboratory privileges

In a laboratory, you should be cautious of:

• flammable clothing.

• dangling jewelry.

• loose clothing.

• all of the above.

 Long hair in the laboratory must be:

• always neatly groomed.

• held away from the experiment.

• kept entirely out of the way.

• cut short.

The following footwear is BEST in the laboratory.

• weather-appropriate shoes

• closed shoes

• sandals

• open-toed shoes

If a chemical is splashed on you or your clothing, wash at once with:

•  plenty of running water.

• soap

• vinegar

• a weak base

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube:

•  toward your lab partner.

• toward another classmate.

• toward yourself, so you can see what's going on.

• toward NO other person. (away from you)

You have been injured (cut, burned, etc.) in the laboratory. The FIRST thing you should do is:

• call your lawyer.

• see a doctor after school.

•  tell the teacher.

• ask to see the school nurse.

Gum, food, and drinks in the laboratory:

• may be eaten if the teacher does not see them.

•  are never allowed.

•  should be shared with your classmates

• none of the above

 Keeping the laboratory clean and safe is the responsibility of:

• all students and the teacher

•  students leaving the lab

• students entering the lab

•  the teacher only