Laboratory Safety Procedures

What should you do with long hair when working in a lab?

(a)  

• Let it hang freely.

• Tie it back.
• Cover it with a hat.

• Cut it short before the lab.

What type of shoes are best to wear in a science lab?

• Sandals or flip-flops.

• Open-toed shoes.

• Closed-toe shoes.

• High heels.

Why is it important to keep lab aisles clear of bags and other belongings?

If something gets into your eyes during a lab, what should you do?

• Rub your eyes until it comes out.

• Go to the nearest sink and splash water on your face.

• Use the eyewash station and hold your eyes open under the running water.

• Wait for your instructor to tell you what to do.

What should you never do with chemicals in a lab?

• Read their labels.

• Taste or smell them directly.

• Pour them into a beaker.

• Dispose of them properly.

What is the correct way to dispose of chemicals after a lab?

• Pour all chemicals down the drain.

• Throw all chemicals in the regular trash.

• Pour unused chemicals back into their original bottles.

• Follow proper disposal procedures as instructed by your teacher.

What is the correct way to carry a microscope?

• Hold it by the eyepiece.

• Carry it with one hand on the arm.

• Carry it with two hands, one under the base and one on the arm.

• Drag it across the table.

When working with an open flame in the lab, what should you do?

• Keep all materials, even flammable ones, close by.

• Point heated test tubes towards yourself or others.

• Keep flammable materials away from the flame.

• Ignore the gas valve controls.