Lab Safety

Flammable Materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near...

• a sink

• an open flame

• an open door

• another student

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately you should notify your....

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the lab.....

• to avoid eye strain

• improve your vision

• only if you do not have corrective glasses

• any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should figure it out as you do the lab or should you ask the instructor before proceeding.

• you should figure it out as you do the lab

• ask the instructor before proceeding

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be....

• left at your lab station for the next class

• taken home

• dumped in the sink

• disposed of according to your instructor's directions.

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should use what type of lab equipment?

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should....

• read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.

• examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks.

• clean any glassware that appears dirty.

• all of the above.

Long hair in the lab must be...

The following footwear is the best in the lab

• sandals

• open-toes shoes

• closed-toed shoes

• shoes appropriate for the weather

If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with....

• soap

• oil

• weak base

• plenty of water