Lab Safety

What is the most important rule for science that will be fully enforced?

• Always ask your classmates what to do.

• Never eat or chew gum .

• Always behave responsibly in the lab.

• Always dispose of broken glass in the trash.

What should you ALWAYS wear in the science room when instructed to do so?

• Aprons

• Lab coats

• Gloves

• Goggles

This is what you NEVER TOUCH until instructed

• the lab equipment

• the goggles

• the lab coats

• the gloves

What should you do if you spill a chemical?

• Clean it up quickly.

• Tell the teacher and the students around you.

• Tell the teacher only.

• Get more chemicals.

How should you point a test tube?

• UP

• DOWN

• TOWARD OTHERS

• AWAY FROM OTHERS

How do you smell a chemical in the lab

• You gently waft toward you.

• You never smell chemicals in the lab.

• You smell them deeply.

• You have the teacher tell you what it smells like.

How do you dispose of (throw away) chemicals?

• You throw them in the garbage.

• You follow the instructions of the teacher.

• You throw them in the sink.

• You let the teacher throw them away.

What do you do if glassware is broken or chipped?

• You throw it away.

• You get new glassware.

• You tell the teacher and those around you.

• You clean it up quickly and continue working.

What should your work area look like during labs?

• It should have your books and papers ready.

• You should have all your materials on your desk.

• It should be clean and clear of unnecessary materials.

• It should be messy.

What is the rule about food in the lab?

• You can chew gum but not eat food.

• You can keep food in the lab, as long as it is far from you.

• You can drink water in the lab, but not eat food.

• You must spit out gum, place water in assigned "safe zone" and keep snacks in backpack.