Lab Safety

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately _________.

• Run for the fire extinguisher.

• Notify your instructor.

• Throw water on the fire.

• Open the windows.

If a lab experiment is not completed you should _______.

• Discuss the issue with your teacher.

• Sneak in after school and work alone.

• Come in durin glunch and finish.

• Make up some results.

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

• Toward yourself.

• Toward your lab partner.

• Toward another classmate.

• Away from all people.

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.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as ________.

• A face shield.

• Safety goggles/glasses.

• Splash proof chemical goggles.

• None of these.

The following footwear is required in the lab ________.

• Sandals.

• Open-toe shoes.

• Closed-toe shoes.

• Shoes appropriate for the weather.

True or False:

IF acid splashes on your skin you should rinse ONLY with lots of water, no soap.

• True

• False

True or False:

Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

• True

• False

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.