Lab Safety

If I cut or burn myself, I don't need to tell the teacher.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is safe to chew gum in the science lab.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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

• Always

• Never

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.

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

• When working with chemicals

• When working with a Bunsen burner

• When doing dissections.

• Any time you are working in the lab.

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

• True

• False

Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...

• before doing the lab

• while doing the lab

• after doing the lab

• only if you think you really need it

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 is the CORRECT procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled?

• Stand back and advise the teacher of the spill.

• Run madly out of the room.

• Splash large amounts of water onto the spill.

• Immediately ask to go to the restroom.

What should you do before you start lab?

• Read all the procedures

• Make sure your work area is neat

• Get teachers permission

• All of the above