Lab Equipment & Safety

When mixing chemicals students should always wear

• hair bows
• goggles
• flip flops

When using a hot plate a student needs to wear

• a ruler
• thick gloves
• a compass

Which tool protects clothing?

• googles
• apron
• eye wash

You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 

• taste
• touch
• smell
• all of the above

If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:

• guess
• change lab partners
• ask a teacher
• just sit quietly and do nothing

When should you notify your teacher of any potential problems? 

• Immediately
• Never
• Whenever you get a chance.
• Once you return from the Nurse's office.

It is OK to start a lab before you read all the directions.

• True
• False

Goggles are worn during science experiments--

• only if you don't have glasses
• to protect your eyes any time chemicals, heat or sediments are used
• to improve vision
• to avoid eye strain

You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.) First you should -

• apply first aid yourself
• tell the teacher

• see a doctor after school
• visit the school nurse after class

The following shoes are BEST to wear when doing science labs.

• open-toed shoes
• sandals
• closed-toed shoes
• slippers