Science Safety

It is OK to start a lab before you read all the directions.

• True
• False

Goggles are worn during science experiments--

• only if you don't have glasses
• to protect your eyes any time chemicals, heat or sediments are used
• to improve vision
• to avoid eye strain

You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.) First you should -

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

The following shoes are BEST to wear when doing science labs.

• open-toed shoes
• sandals
• closed-toed shoes
• slippers

Cleaning up the science classroom is the job of -

• each student
• new students
• the teacher
• old students

You should never ______ chemicals in the lab. 

• taste
• touch
• smell
• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which of the following is allowed during a Lab?

• Horseplay
• Running
• Gum
• Asking questions

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always -

• treat your hands with skin lotion
• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
• wipe your hands on a towel
• wipe your hands on your clothes

Never touch the eyewash or shower station unless it is a true emergency. 

• True
• False

Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure -

• before doing the lab
• while doing the lab
• after doing the lab
• only if you think you really need it