Science Lab Safety Essentials

The video emphasizes the importance of safety in science classes, covering topics such as proper lab attire, behavior, and equipment use. It highlights the need for following safety procedures, using safety equipment correctly, and handling chemicals with caution. The video also demonstrates the consequences of unsafe practices and the benefits of maintaining a safe and fun learning environment.

What is the main responsibility of both teachers and students in a science class?

• To complete experiments quickly

• To ensure safety

• To have fun

• To use all the equipment

Which of the following is NOT appropriate lab attire?

• Closed-toed shoes

• Baggy sleeves

• Hair tied back

• Lab apron

What should you do if you are unsure about the next step in an experiment?

• Leave the lab

• Guess and continue

• Ask for help

• Proceed without caution

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Which of the following is an example of personal safety equipment?

• Fire extinguisher

• Eye wash station

• Goggles

• Safety shower

What is the correct way to identify a substance by its smell?

• Waft the vapor towards your nose

• Inhale directly from the container

• Taste a small amount

• Ask a friend to smell it

What should you do if you break glassware in the lab?

• Pick it up with bare hands

• Leave it on the floor

• Ignore it

• Pick it up with protective gloves

How should you carry a microscope in the lab?

• By the stage

• By the eyepiece

• With one hand

• With two hands, one on the arm and one under the base

What should you do after handling live animals in the lab?

• Feed the animals

• Take them home

• Wash your hands

• Leave the lab immediately

What is the correct way to light a Bunsen burner?

• Turn on the gas first, then strike the match

• Strike the match first, then turn on the gas

• Use a lighter

• Ask a friend to light it

What should you never have near a heating device?

• Water

• Flammable liquids

• Glassware

• Metal objects