Physical Science Lab Safety

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately _________.

• Run for the fire extinguisher.

• Notify your instructor.

• Throw water on the fire.

• Open the windows.

True or False:

Chipped or cracked glassware is ok to use.

• True

• False

You are required to wear goggles when ________.

• chemicals are used.

• heated glass is used.

• working with fire.

• chemicals, heated glass, or fire are being used.

 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

Which of the following IS considered safety equipment in our classroom?

• Eyewash Station
• Emergency Shower
• Fire Extinguisher
• All of the Above.

What is the first thing you should do before beginning any science investigation?

• read the directions
• watch the teacher demonstration
• ask questions about directions I don't understand
• all of these

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should

•  All of the choices
• clean any glassware that appears dirty
• examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks
• read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary

When smelling a chemical or liquid, it is best to:

• take a deep breath.
• pour it on your clothes.
• waft it towards you.
• taste it as well.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

• always against the rules.

• okay.

• not dangerous.

• okay if you are working alone.

Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.

• True

• False