Amoeba Sisters Lab Safety

Why is it important to follow lab safety guidelines?

• To avoid using too many lab supplies

• To protect yourself and others from harm

• To ensure experiments are successful

• To finish experiments quickly

What type of shoes should be worn in the lab?

• Closed-toed shoes

• High heels

• Open-toed sandals

• Flip flops

Why are gloves important in the lab?

• They are a fashion statement

• They keep your hands warm

• They prevent chemicals from irritating or burning your skin

• They help you grip lab equipment better

What should you do if you break glassware in the lab?

• Pick it up with your hands

• Use a broom and dustpan to clean it up

• Glue it back together

• Leave it for someone else to clean

Why should you never eat or drink in the lab?

• Because there is no time

• To prevent chemical contamination

• To avoid distractions

• To keep the lab clean

What should you do with chemicals after you're done using them?

• Pour them back into their original containers

• Mix them with water before disposal

• Dispose of them properly as instructed

• Leave them on the lab bench for the next person

What is the purpose of a fume hood?

• To store chemicals

• To keep the lab smelling fresh

• To reduce the risk of inhalation of volatile substances

• To dry wet lab equipment

How should you handle a test tube that is being heated?

• With your bare hands

• Using tongs or heat protective gloves

• By asking someone else to hold it

• By cooling it down first

What should you do if you're working in a lab with an open flame?

• Keep flammable materials close to the flame

• Ensure all materials that may be flammable are kept away from the flame

• Increase the flame as much as possible

• Work without safety goggles

What does MSDS stand for?

• Material Safety Data Sheet

• Managed Safety Data Sheet

• Most Significant Data Sheet

• Material Science Data System