General Lab Safety

What is important to do with long hair before starting a lab?

• Let it hang loose

• Tie it back

• Cover it with a hat

• Cut it short

What should you do immediately if a chemical splashes into your eyes during a lab?

• Rub your eyes with your hands

• Use the eyewash station

• Wait for the instructor to help

• Rinse your eyes with bottled water

Why should you never pour unused chemicals back into their original container?

• It can cause the container to explode

• It might contaminate the original chemical

• The container might overflow

• It is against the rules

What is the correct way to carry a microscope?

• With one hand on the eyepiece

• With one hand underneath the base and the other holding the arm

• By dragging it across the table

• With both hands on the stage