Lab Safety Practice

When is it okay to eat, drink or chem gum in the lab?

• Always

• Only when I am hungry

• Never (or if my teacher says it is okay)

• Sometimes

I should always notify my teacher if something breaks or spills

• True

• False

Long hair in the lab must be...

• left down.

• cut short.

• tied back and out of the way.

• held away from the experiment with one hand.

What should I do if there is a fire in the lab?

• Use water to put it out

• Get the fire extinguisher or fire blanket

• Run around the room

• Ask a friend to blow on you

If your lab partner gets chemicals in his/her eyes, the first thing you should do is

• Clean up spilled chemical

• Call 9-11

• Take them to eye wash and tell the teacher immediately

• Make the person sit down to calm them down

If I forget the written or verbal instructions for a lab, I should...

• ask my teacher to repeat it/help me.

• try to remember the instructions first.

• do whatever I want.

• give up.

I can fool around with my friends during a lab experiment.

• True

• False

Which of the following footwear is best in the laboratory?

• sandals

• rain boots

• closed-toed shoes

• heels

What is the first thing you should do if there is any kind of emergency or accident in the science lab or classroom?

• Tell your teacher immediately

• Use the fire extinguisher

• Clean up any broken glass yourself

• Run away from the source of danger

Before you leave the science room, you should...

• return all equipment to the proper storage area.

• clean your work area and equipment.

• wash your hands with soap and water.

• all of the above