Lab Safety Review

What should you do before beginning a lab activity?

• Read all text materials and procedures

• Start the experiment immediately

• Ask a friend for help

• Ignore the instructions

Why is it important to wear appropriate clothing in the lab?

• To look fashionable

• To protect yourself from hazards

• To match with your classmates

• To keep warm

What should be done with long hair in the lab?

• Tie it back or cover it

• Leave it loose

• Style it with gel

• Cut it short

Who uses the standard lab safety procedures?

• Both scientists and students

• Only teachers

• Only scientists

• Only students

What has the Zombie College Safety Inspector informed about lab safety?

• Accidents have significantly increased

• Lab equipment is missing

• The lab is too small

• The lab is too cold

What is the purpose of wearing a lab coat or apron?

• To protect your clothing

• To look professional

• To keep warm

• To match with others

What is the purpose of the lab safety introduction?

• To inform about potential hazards

• To introduce the teacher

• To describe the lab equipment

• To explain the grading system

What should you do if you are unsure about a lab procedure?

• Guess and proceed

• Ask your teacher

• Skip the step

• Do the opposite

What equipment can protect you from burns and spills?

• Tongs and test tube holders

• Spoons and forks

• Pencils and erasers

• Books and papers

How should waste materials be disposed of?

• Throw them anywhere

• Follow your teacher's instructions

• Leave them on the table

• Flush them down the sink

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3