Laboratory Safety Practices

What should you wear in science lab to be safe and protected from dangerous chemicals?

• Goggles

• Lab apron

• Closed toe shoes

• ALL OF THESE

When finished working with hazardous chemicals, you should always:

• Treat your hands with some lotion

• Wash your hands with soap and water

• Wipe your hands on a towel only

• Wipe your hands on your clothes

Long hair in the lab MUST be:

• Cut short

• Tied back

• Neatly brushed

• Held over a flame

If you do not understand a direction, you should:

• Try several methods until something works

• Ask the teacher before proceeding

• Skip it and go onto the next part

• Mix chemicals randomly

If a fire erupts, immediately:

• Notify the teacher

• Run for the fire extinguisher

• Throw water on the fire

• Open the windows

Horseplay and pranks are allowed in the science lab.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is okay to eat or drink in the science lab.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If glassware breaks, I should pick it up with my hands and throw it in the trashcan.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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