Lab Safety

Report all accidents and injuries immediately to your:

• Friend

• Teacher

• Parent

• Principal

Long hair should be tied back during a lab.

• True

• False

It is ok to work in the lab when the teacher is not present.

• True

• False

When is it ok to taste chemicals in the lab?

• When your friend says it is safe to do so.

• When you have checked the MSDS sheet and it is non-toxic.

• It is never ok to taste chemicals in the lab.

• Whenever you want to.

You should never touch or smell a chemical unless you are instructed to do so.

• True

• False

If you get chemicals in your eye, you will need to use the:

• fire extinguisher.

• safety shower.

• eyewash station.

• beaker.

What precautions should you take when using glass objects in the lab? Choose all that apply.

• Walk when transporting them around the lab.

• Place them on your table so that they won't roll or fall off.

• Keep it in your pocket so that it's safe.

• Tell your teacher if anything glass gets broken by mistake.

It is ok to horseplay or play practical jokes in the lab.

• True

• False

If you break a glass beaker, clean it up as quickly as you can and do NOT tell your teacher.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Always tell your teacher if something glass was broken so that it can be cleaned up properly!

When working with chemicals, glassware, or heat you should ALWAYS wear:

• Sandals

• An Apron

• Safety Goggles

• Gloves

Answer explanation

Only some chemicals require you to wear gloves.