LAB SAFETY

Handle all lab tools, materials and equipment with care.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Ask your teacher for clarifications or assistance if needed.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Read the directions carefully before proceeding with the experiment. Take note of the revisions or additional notes made prior to the activity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Always wear appropriate safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, during experiments.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Report any accidents or spills to your teacher immediately.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is acceptable to eat or drink in the lab as long as you are careful.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you have questions regarding the activity or experiment, ask your ________

What lab safety is being shown here?

• Loitering and playing is not allowed in the lab room.

• Check all lab tools, materials and equipment for cracks or deformities before using them.

• Handle all lab tools, materials and equipment with care.

• No food and drinks in the lab room.

Kamala and her group mates were worried about their next class that they forgot the test tubes on the table when they left the lab room.

Which lab safety rule was not followed in this situation?

• Read the directions carefully before proceeding with the experiment. Take note of the revisions or additional notes made prior to the activity.

• Eating and drinking is prohibited in the laboratory room.

• Clean your area. Make sure to return all the materials in their proper places before exiting the lab.

• Wash your hands well after each experiment.

You have accidentally broke a test tube and spilled a chemical on the table. Which of the following best explains what you should do?

• Quickly dispose of the glass, wipe up the spill with the nearest cloth, and hope nobody notices.

• Inform the instructor and lab assistant. Use water and paper towels to clean up the spill; place the broken test tube in the disposal container specified by the teacher for sharp objects.

• Caution your lab partners to avoid the area while you dispose of the glass in a nearby trash can.