9 - Lab Safety & Chem Vocab - Nov 20

What should you do with long hair in a lab?

• Leave it down

• Braid it

• Wear a hat

• Tie it back

Why should you wear closed toed shoes in a lab?

• To keep your feet warm

• To avoid pouring toxic substances on your feet

• To prevent tripping

• To look professional

What should you do if you accidentally break glassware in a lab?

• Use a broom and dustpan to clean it up and dispose of it in the glass bin.

• Pick it up with gloved hands

• Use a broom to sweep it into the class trash can

How do you properly use the emergency eyewash station?

• Quickly and carefully flush the eyes with water for 5-15 minutes while blinking

• Rub the eyes vigorously while rinsing

• Only flush the eyes with water for 30 seconds to avoid damage

• Use eye washing liquid to remove harmful substances and rinse for 10 minutes

Why is it important to wear gloves in a lab?

• To avoid getting your hands dirty

• To keep your hands warm

• To avoid getting chemicals on your skin

• To have better grip when handling glassware and lab supplies

What should you do with chemicals after using them in a lab?

• Pour them back into the original bottle

• Dispose of them according to the lab instructions

• Throw them in the regular trash

• Leave them out on the table

• Pour them down the drain with plenty of water

What should you do if you see glassware that is chipped in a lab?

• Don't use it and tell your instructor

• Use it anyway

• Tell your instructor and use it

• Throw it in the regular trash

If you're instructed to smell something in the science lab, how can you do it safely?

• Stick your nose directly into the scent
• Blow the scent towards your face
• Take a very quick direct smell

• Waft the scent towards your nose using your hand

What should you do if you are in a lab with an open flame?

• Keep all flammable materials away from the flame

• Ignore the flame

• Keep all flammable materials near the flame

• Play with the flame

What should you do if you have an allergy to latex in a lab?

• Avoid wearing gloves

• Make sure the gloves you use are latex free

• Tell your instructor after using latex gloves

• Use latex gloves anyway