Essential Lab Safety Equipment Knowledge

Why is it important to know the location of lab safety equipment?

• To avoid doing experiments

• To respond quickly in case of an accident

• To keep the lab clean

• To impress the teacher

When should the safety shower be used?

• When instructed by the teacher due to a chemical spill

• When feeling hot

• When entering the lab

• When the fire alarm goes off

What is the first step to use the eye wash station?

• Place your eyes onto the eye washers

• Flush the eyes with water

• Open the caps

• Push the lever

How do you operate the fire extinguisher?

• Wrap the fire with a blanket

• Pull out the pin and squeeze the handle while aiming the nozzle

• Push the lever and aim at the fire

• Open the caps and spray

What should you do if someone's clothing catches fire?

• Run out of the lab

• Use the fire extinguisher

• Use the fire blanket to wrap and smother the flames

• Pour water on them

When should goggles be put on?

• Only during student-performed activities

• Before an experiment begins

• When the teacher instructs

• Only when handling chemicals

Why should you avoid adjusting or touching the goggles during an experiment?

• To keep them clean

• To avoid breaking them

• To prevent contamination

• To look cool

What should you do after using goggles?

• Throw them away

• Leave them on the table

• Sanitize and store them properly

• Give them to a friend

Where should broken glass be discarded?

• In the sink

• In a designated broken glass receptacle

• In a plastic bag

• In the regular waste bin

Why is it important to review the location of safety equipment in the classroom?

• To impress your classmates

• To respond effectively in case of an accident

• To avoid using the equipment

• To keep the lab organized