Lab Safety Essentials

What is the main responsibility of both teachers and students in a science class?

• To complete experiments quickly

• To ensure safety

• To have fun

• To use all lab equipment

What should a student avoid wearing in the lab?

• Baggy sleeves

• Goggles

• Lab apron

• Closed-toed shoes

What items are necessary to bring to the lab?

• Jewelry and stylish accessories

• Calculator and pencil

• Backpacks and scarves

• Folders and papers

Why should you never eat or drink in a science laboratory?

• It makes the lab messy

• It is against school policy

• It can cause chemical contamination

• It distracts other students

What should you do if you are unsure about the next step in an experiment?

• Proceed without caution

• Guess the next step

• Ask for help

• Leave the lab

What is an example of personal safety equipment?

• Goggles

• First aid kit

• Eyewash station

• Fire extinguisher

How should you identify a substance by its smell?

• Taste a small amount

• Waft the vapor towards your nose

• Inhale directly from the container

• Ask a friend to smell it

What should you do if you get a chemical in your eye?

• Rub your eyes

• Use the eyewash station

• Wait for it to stop burning

• Tell a friend

What is the correct way to carry a microscope?

• With one hand on the arm and the other under the base

• With both hands on the arm

• With one hand on the base and the other on the lens

• With both hands on the base

What should you never have near a heating device?

• Water

• Flammable liquids

• Glassware

• Metal objects