LAB SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT

When using razor blades, scalpels, or scissors, NEVER cut

• on a 90° angle
• away from you
• toward you 
• a dead frog

 Keep all work areas

• clean
• clear of all unnecessary materials 
• organized
• all of the above

If glassware becomes chipped or broken

• notify the teacher immediately
• throw it in the trash
• don’t do anything, just keep working 
• put it up on the counter so that the teacher can dispose of it

When using a flame

• don’t leave it unattended
• reach over it
• wear loose and baggy clothing
• all of the above 

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

• When working with chemicals
• When working with a Bunsen burner
• When doing dissections.
• Any time you are working in the lab.

Horseplay, jokes, and pranks is ok in the science classroom at any time.

• True

• False

Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.

• True 
• False

In case of a small fire,

• use the fire blanket to extinguish the fire

• use the fire extinguisher

• tell the teacher

• use water to extinguish the fire

If chemicals comes in contact with your skin or eyes, you should rinse the area water for ___________ minutes.

• 10

• 5

• 15

• 2

I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.

• True
• False