Safety First (lab safety rules)

What practices are followed to ensure safety in the laboratory? Look at the two students in the model above.

• Loose clothing, open-toed shoes, and dangling jewelry

• Lab coat

• Closed-toed shoes, long pants,

• Safety goggles

• tied-back hair

Look at the two students in the model. List at least three inappropriate items of dress for the student on the left.

• Lab coat, safety goggles, closed-toe shoes

• T-shirt, shorts, sandals

• flip-flops

• Untied hair

2. Why wear goggles while working with chemicals and glassware?

• To protect your eyes from harmful chemicals and glass shards

• To look stylish in the lab

• To avoid getting dust in your eyes

• To see better in low light conditions

3. When working with a Bunsen burner what precautions should be taken with respect to your clothing and hair?

• Wear loose clothing and keep hair untied

• Wear tight clothing and keep hair tied back

• Wear any type of clothing and keep hair as it is

• Wear protective gear and keep hair covered

4. Why should one avoid wearing shorts or skirts while working with chemicals and with glassware?

• To prevent chemical spills on the skin

• To look professional

• To avoid distractions

• To follow dress code

5. What type of shoes should a student wear while working with chemicals and with glassware?

• Sandals

• Slides

  (They are super comfy!)

• Open-toed shoes

• Closed-toed shoes

6. If an accident occurred in the laboratory, which of the two students in the model would have protection provided by their clothing?

• the student to the left

• the student to the right

• Both students

• Neither student

Complete the following sentences.

Scenario: Abigail and Henry are working on an experiment when a beaker falls and shatters.

Potential Concern: ...

Proper Safe Behavior: ...

What information can your teacher provide for you concerning that chemical?

• Safety precautions

• Chemical properties

• Usage instructions

• All of the above

It is important to let your teacher know if you cut, burn or injure yourself when performing an experiment because:

• The teacher can provide immediate assistance.

• It is a school rule.

• It will not affect the experiment.

• It is not necessary to inform the teacher.