Lab Safety

Front

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

Back

Any time you are working in the lab.

Front

When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?

Back

Never

Front

If you break glassware in the lab, you should...

Back

Tell the teacher

Front

When in the lab, what safety precautions should be taken?

Back

Long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up, closed toe shoes should be worn, long hair should be pulled back.

Front

Before leaving the lab you should always wash your hands.

Back

True

Front

Is it safe to smell chemicals directly from their containers?

Back

False

Front

If you get something in your eyes, how long do you need to use the eyewash station?

Back

15 - 20 minutes

Front

If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should

Back

ask the instructor before proceeding

Front

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

Back

disposed of according to your instructor’s directions

Front

What should you do first if injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.)?

Back

Tell the science instructor at once.