Lab Safety

While performing lab using acids and bases you accidentally splash acid all over your face.  What piece of safety equipment should you use immediately?

• fire blanket
• fire extinguisher
• eye wash station
• safety shower

While performing an experiment in the lab you read that you will be working with an open flame, glass beakers, and water.  What are the correct pieces of safety equipment you must be wearing?

• gloves, goggles
• goggles, gloves, apron
• apron, goggles
• gloves, apron

When in the lab...

• long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
• closed toe shoes should be worn
• long hair should be pulled back
• all of the above

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

• skip it and go on to the next part.
• ask the instructor before proceeding
• try several methods until something works
• figure it out as you do the lab

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

• apply first aid yourself
• tell the science instructor at once
• see a doctor after school
• visit the school nurse after class

 The following footwear is best in the laboratory. 

• shoes appropriate for the weather
• open-toed shoes
• closed-toed shoes
• sandals

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

• True
• False

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory

• True
• False

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous

• True
• False

 Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are 

• okay if you are working alone
• not dangerous
• okay
• always against the rules