Lab Safety

Keep ___ and ___ away from computers and electrical equipment. 

• Food/Drink
• Books/Papers
• Family/Friends
• Speakers/Headphones

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

• Always
• Never

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

• Tell the teacher
• Clean it up quickly before the teacher notices
• Scream at the top of your lungs

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

Before leaving the lab you should always wash your hands.

• True 
• False

 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

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

• True
• False

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory

• True
• False

It’s okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash.

• True
• False

Keep isles and walkways clear of ____ and personal objects. 

• Bookbags
• Chairs
• Tables
• Rugs