Which statements are TRUE about lab safety? (choose all that apply)

• Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.

• Appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn during all activities.

• You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.

• Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

Which statements are FALSE about lab safety? Choose all that apply.

• Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.

• All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.

• It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash. 

• You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

Which of the following statements are true about lab safety? Choose all that apply.

• Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids.

• Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

• Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

• Never leave a lit burner unattended

True or false? Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present. 

• True

• False

True or False? All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.

• True

• False

True or False? You should read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory. 

• True

• False

If an activity is not completed, you should...

• come in during lunch and finish while eating lunch.

• make up some results.

• discuss the issue with your instructor.

• sneak in after school and work alone.

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell...

• the science instructor.

• your best friend in the class.

• your lab partner.

• the custodian.

If you wear contact lenses ...

• take them out before starting each lesson.

• advise your teacher that you wear contact lenses.

• keep the information to yourself.

• take them out before starting each lesson.

Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as ...

• a face shield.

• safety glasses.

• splash proof chemical goggles.

• not wearing any eye covering.