Lab Equipment & Safety Review

What is prohibited in the laboratory according to the general rules?

• Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks.

• Reading safety instructions.

• Wearing safety goggles.

• Using lab equipment.

What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure?

• Ask the instructor before proceeding.

• Guess and proceed with the experiment.

• Ignore the instruction and continue.

• Ask a fellow student for help.

What is the correct action if a chemical splashes in your eyes?

• Flush with water for at least 20 minutes.

• Ignore it and continue working.

• Wipe it with a cloth immediately.

• Use a paper towel to dry it.

What should you do if you are injured in the lab?

• Report it immediately to the instructor.

• Ignore it if it seems minor.

• Wait until the end of the class.

• Only tell a friend.

What should you do if you do not understand a procedure?

• Ask the instructor for clarification.

• Guess and proceed.

• Ignore the procedure.

• Ask a friend for help.

What should you do if you do not understand how to use a piece of equipment?

• Try to figure it out yourself

• Ask the instructor for help

• Ignore the equipment

• Use it without instructions

Look around the room for the eye wash station, fire extinguisher and Emergency shower.

• I have found these locations in the classroom.

• I have NOT found these locations in the classroom.

What should you do with chemicals from the laboratory area?

• Take them home

• Never remove them

• Share them with others

• Mix them with other substances

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What should you do when transporting acids and other chemicals?

• Carry them in your hands

• Hold them securely and walk carefully

• Run with them

• Leave them unattended

What is used to measure (but not precise), heat, and mix large amounts of liquids?

• beaker

• flask

• test tube

• graduated cylinder