Lab Safety and Procedures

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.

The following footwear is required in the lab ________.

• Sandals.

• Open-toe shoes.

• Closed-toe shoes.

• Shoes appropriate for the weather.

After completing an experiment, all wastes should be

• taken home

• tossed in the trash can

• disposed of according to your teacher's directions

• left out for someone else to clean

Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory

• to avoid eye strain

• to improve your vision

• so that you look super cool

• any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

While performing lab using acids and bases you accidentally splash acid all over your face.  What piece of safety equipment should you use immediately?

• fire blanket
• fire extinguisher
• eye wash station
• safety shower

While performing an experiment in the lab you read that you will be working with an open flame, glass beakers, and water.  What are the correct pieces of safety equipment you must be wearing?

• gloves, goggles
• goggles, gloves, apron
• apron, goggles
• gloves, apron

You have accidentally broken a test tube and spilled a chemical on the table. Which of the following best explains what you should do?

• Quickly dispose of the glass, wipe up the spill with the nearest cloth, and hope nobody notices.
• Throw the glass into the nearest trash bin and let the spill air-dry.
• Use water and paper towels to clean up the spill; place the broken test tube in the disposal container specified for sharp objects.
• Caution your lab partners to avoid the area while you inform the teacher of the small accident.

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always 

• wipe your hands on your clothes
• wipe your hands on a towel
• wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
• treat your hands with skin lotion

If you get something in your eyes, how long do you need to use the eyewash station?

• 15 - 20 seconds
• 5 minutes
• 15 - 20 minutes
• Don't use the eyewash.

• funnel

• test tube

• balance

• forceps