Lab Safety Video Questions

Only the teacher has a responsibility for maintaining a safe laboratory.

• True

• False

Long hair must always be tied back when using an open flame in lab.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a proper way to dress for lab?

• Closed-toed shoes

• Baggy/loose clothing

• Goggles covering your eyes

• Lab apron covering your clothing

Which of the following is not appropriate to have on your lab table during an experiment?

• Pen or pencil

• Lab instructions

• Backpack

• Equipment deemed necessary by the teacher

Pranks and horseplay are permitted in the lab, but only at the appropriate time.

• True

• False

Eating and drinking in the lab is permissible only if you wash your hands and use clean glassware.

• True

• False

Lab is not the place for erratic behavior; instead, it is the place where your actions should be thought through and purposeful.

• True

• False

It is sometimes permissible to continue with your laboratory investigation even if you are unsure what to do next.

• True

• False

You should always raise your hand if you have a question or do not understand the instructions.

• True

• False

All of the following must be avoided except

• Working in the lab that is unsupervised.

• Taking chemicals from a stockroom or lab.

• Notifying the teacher in the event of an emergency.

• Performing an experiment without permission.