Lab Safety

When in the lab...

• long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
• closed toe shoes should be worn
• long hair should be pulled back
• all of the above

What should you do after completing a lab in which chemicals or biological specimens were used?

• Wipe your hands on your clothing

• Wash your hands with soap and water

• Wipe your hands with a paper towel

• Rub some skin lotion on your hands

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

• apply first aid yourself

• tell the science instructor at once

• see a doctor after school

• visit the school nurse after class

What should you wear in the science lab to be safe? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

• Opened toe shoes

• Lab coat

• Apron

• Goggles

• Long earrings

I should wear goggles and gloves for lab safety.

• TRUE

• FALSE

While performing lab using acids and bases you accidentally splash acid all over your face.  What piece of safety equipment should you use immediately?

• fire blanket

• fire extinguisher

• eye wash station

• safety shower

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

• When working with chemicals

• When doing dissections

• When working with matches

• Any time you are working in the lab

I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.

• True

• False

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

• Tell the teacher.

• Sweep up the glass.

• Pick up the glass with your hands.

• Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

• skip it and go on to the next part.

• ask the instructor before proceeding

• try several methods until something works

• figure it out as you do the lab