Safety Review

Safety Review

Multiple Choice

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

• figure it out as you do the lab

• try several methods until something works

• ask the instructor before proceeding

• skip it and go to the next part

Multiple Choice

You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should

• visit the school nurse

• see a doctor after school

• apply first aid yourself

• tell the science instructor at once

Multiple Choice

When you finish working with chemicals or other lab substances , always

• treat your hands with skin lotion

• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

• wipe your hands on a towel

• use hand sanitizer to clean your hands

Multiple Choice

Lab work can be started immediately upon entering the lab even if the instructor is not yet present.

• true

• false

Multiple Select

Select all that are NOT APPROPRIATE lab attire.

• loose clothing

• closed toe shoes

• sandals

• goggles

• hair pulled back

Fill in the Blank

If a chemical splashes in your eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush with running water for at least _____ minutes.

Multiple Choice

What is the safest way to clean up broken glass?

• pick up the pieces with your hands

• use a brush and dustpan

Multiple Choice

Always immerse hot glassware into cold water to cool it.

• true

• false

Multiple Select

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should

• read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.

• examine all glassware to check for chips and cracks.

• clean any glassware that appears dirty.