Chemistry Lab Safety

What two items must be worn anytime you are working with chemicals ?

• a. Apron

• b. safety goggles

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately _________.

• Run for the fire extinguisher.

• Notify your instructor.

• Throw water on the fire.

• Open the windows.

When is it OK to eat or drink at the lab tables?

• Always

• Only during group work, not during labs

• Never

• Whenever I'm hungry

Never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory.

• True

• False

You accidentally break some glassware you should

• Clean it up immediately

• Leave it

• Tell the teacher

• Tell you lab partner to clean it up

You are working in the lab and a fire drill occurs.  You should

• Turn off any gas if using and leave

• Continue working

• Pour everything down the drain and leave

• Scream hysterically and run in circles

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

The following footwear is required when conducting a lab.

• slippers

• open-toed shoes

• closed-toed shoes

• Crocs with the holes

What should you always do before conducting a lab?

• Discuss what you will do this weekend

• Begin the experiment

• Read ALL the directions

• just sit quietly and do nothing

Which safety tool/equipment is used if a chemical is spilled on a student's clothes?

• Eye wash station

• Chemical shower

• Fire extinguisher

• Safety goggles