Lab Safety

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

Before leaving the lab you should always wash or sanitize your hands.

• True 

• False

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous

• True

• False

I should wear goggles and gloves for lab safety.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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

When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?

• Always

• Never

During a lab experiment, which should NOT be worn?

• Loose or bulky clothing

• Dangling jewelry

• Sandals

• None of these should be worn

What should you do if you are injured during a lab?

• See the school nurse after class

• See a doctor after school

• Attempt first aid on your own

• Notify your instructor immediately

I must follow all instructions, written, and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.

• True

• False

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