Lab Safety and Procedures

If there is a lab result I would like to take home, I should ...

• Hide it in my backpack.

• Ask a group member to take the item for me.

• Take the item.

• Ask the instructor for permission.

Goggles should be worn ...

• Around my neck.

• On the top of my head.

• Never.

• Covering the eyes.

When I complete my lab, I should ...

• Follow the lab procedures concerning clean-up.

• Start packing up.

• Talk with my group.

• Wait for instrutions.

My lab area should include ...

• Equipment from previous labs.

• All my belongings.

• Random items found in the lab.

• Only the items necessary to complete the lab.

Gloves should be worn ...

• Never.

• In my pockets.

• On my hands, ignoring any holes in them.

• On my hands, insuring there are no holes in them.

If there is a fire in the lab, I should first ...

• Immediately tell the instructor.

• Tell my group members.

• Start packing up my belongings.

• Fight the fire.

What behavior receives an automatic demerit in the lab?

• Accidentally breaking a glass container.

• Asking questions.

• Helping your lab partners.

• Horseplay.

Prior to beginning the lab, I should ...

• Immediately start interacting with the lab materials.

• Wait for instructions.

• Talk with my group.

• Read the lab procedures thoroughly.

If I spill or break something, I should ...

• Hide the evidence.

• Start cleaning it up.

• Ask my group for help cleaning.

• Immediately tell the instructor.

If the instructor leaves the lab, I should ...

• Continue working on the lab.

• Go outside in the hall.

• Follow the instructor.

• Stop working on the lab.