Science Lab Safety

What is the first thing you should do when entering a science lab?

• Put on safety goggles

• Start conducting experiments

• Take off your shoes

• Put on gloves

Why is it important to wear safety goggles in the lab?

• To protect the eyes from potential hazards.

• To look cool and professional in the lab.

• To block the view and make it difficult to see the experiments.

• To increase the risk of accidents and injuries in the lab.

What should you do if you spill a chemical on your skin?

• Rinse the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes.

• Apply soap and scrub the area vigorously.

• Use a towel to wipe off the chemical.

• Ignore the spill and continue working.

Why should you tie back long hair and remove loose clothing in the lab?

• For safety reasons.

• To minimize the risk of fire or chemical spills.

• To avoid contamination of experiments or samples.

• To prevent hair and clothing from getting caught in equipment.

What should you do if you accidentally break a glass beaker?

• Ignore the broken glass and continue working

• Clean up the broken glass yourself

• Notify your teacher or supervisor and follow their instructions.

• Hide the broken glass and pretend it didn't happen

Why should you never taste or smell chemicals in the lab?

• Chemicals in the lab are delicious and should be tasted.

• Tasting or smelling chemicals in the lab is a fun experiment.

• Chemicals in the lab can be toxic or harmful if ingested or inhaled.

• Chemicals in the lab have no effect on the body when ingested or inhaled.

What should you do if there is a fire in the lab?

• Ignore the fire and continue working.

• Call your friends to come and help you.

• Evacuate the area and activate the fire alarm.

• Use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.

Why should you never eat or drink in the lab?

• To prevent accidents and spills

• To maintain a clean and sterile environment

• Contamination and safety hazards

• To avoid cross-contamination and chemical reactions

What should you do if you accidentally inhale a harmful chemical?

• Seek medical help and move to a well-ventilated area.

• Drink water to dilute the chemical

• Hold your breath until the chemical wears off

• Ignore it and continue with your activities

Why is it important to clean up your workspace after conducting experiments?

• To maintain a safe and organized environment.

• To create a professional and efficient work environment.

• To avoid misplacing important equipment or materials.

• To prevent contamination of future experiments.