Lab Safety Guidelines

Front

What is the first rule of lab safety?

Back

Follow teacher instructions

Front

In case of an emergency evacuation, you should:

Back

Know where to go and what to do

Front

Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is NOT commonly used in the lab?

Back

Flip-flops

Front

What should you do if an accident occurs?

Back

Inform the teacher as soon as possible

Front

When is it safe to smell chemicals?

Back

Only if instructed by the teacher and by wafting

Front

What should you do with chipped or cracked glassware?

Back

Report it to the teacher and do not use it

Front

What is the correct way to dispose of waste in the lab?

Back

As per teacher instructions

Front

If you burn yourself in the lab, you should:

Back

Run it under cold running water and tell the teacher

Front

Why should long hair be tied back in the lab?

Back

To prevent it from catching fire or getting caught in equipment

Front

What is the main purpose of wearing closed-toe shoes in the lab?

Back

To protect your feet from spills and dropped equipment