Lab Safety

Front

What lab rule did Rachel break when she started the experiment without reading directions?

Back

Read all directions before starting a lab

Front

What should Brandon do if he finds a step in the lab procedure confusing?

Back

Ask his teacher to clarify the directions

Front

Lindsey and Adriana are working in the lab with a scalpel. Since they are working with a sharp object they should make sure to:

• know the location of the eye wash station
• always cut away from themselves
• avoid wearing baggy clothes that can catch fire
• hold the scalpel with the sharp end pointing up

Back

always cut away from themselves

Front

John and Rafael accidentally knock a beaker over in the lab. What should they do?

Back

Notify the teacher of what happened.

Front

What should a group of 4 students do before leaving the lab area if their materials are spread out and mixed together?

Back

Clean the lab area thoroughly and return the materials to their proper location.

Front

How should you dispose of broken glass in the science lab?

Back

Carefully place it into a sharps container.

Front

True or False: Not only can injuries occur if the safety rules and procedures are not followed, but science lab equipment may also get damaged or broken.

Back

True

Front

True or False: The proper way to use goggles is to place them over your eyes and remove them any time you need to look more closely at a reaction taking place.

Back

False

Front

True or False: Breaking safety rules and procedures that puts yourself and others at risk rarely result in a consequence.

Back

False

Front

True or False: There are many important rules and procedures to follow while participating in a science lab activity.

Back

True