SAFE PRACTICES IN THE LABORATORY

The following footwear is required in the lab ________.

• Sandals.

• Open-toe shoes.

• Closed-toe shoes.

• Shoes appropriate for the weather.

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

• When working with chemicals
• When working with a Bunsen burner
• When doing dissections.
• Any time you are working in the lab.

You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the test tube ________.

• Toward yourself.

• Toward your lab partner.

• Toward another classmate.

• Away from all people.

You are heating a piece of glass/metal and now want to pick it up. You should ________.

• Use a rag or paper towel.

• Pick up the end that looks cooler.

• Use tongs.

• Pour cold water on it.

When should accidents be reported to the teacher?

• if the injury is minor, it doesn't need to be reported
• immediately, no matter how small
• at the end of class 

Which of following are examples of personal protective equipment for lab?

• Seat belts & air bags

• Hard hats and knee pads

• Googles & gloves

• Life jacket & flotation devices

What is the #1 priority in Science Lab?

• accuracy

• repetition

• safety

• completing every lab

In what condition should the work areas should be kept? 

• As messy as you like - mess equals creativity.
• Clean and tidy at all times
• Clean and tidy if there is time, if not the next group will clean up.
• With all your books, laptops and art materials on them, in case they are needed.

What is the correct procedure to follow when smelling the odor of a chemical substance?

• Fan your hand over the substance toward your nose which should be directly over the beaker

• Place your nose directly over the substance and take a big whiff

• Fan your hand over the substance toward your nose which should be several centimeters away from the substance

• place your nose near the opening of the beaker and inhale

What is the correct procedure for students to follow if a chemical is spilled?

• stand back and advise the teacher of the spill

• run madly about the room

• splash large amounts of water onto the spill

• immediately ask to go to the restroom