Student Laboratory Safety Guidelines

What is the primary purpose of the Student Laboratory Safety Guidelines?

• To ensure a safe science classroom

• To provide a list of experiments

• To teach students about chemicals

• To encourage students to work alone

What must be signed by both the student and a parent or guardian before participating in the laboratory?

• A signed syllabus/safety contract

• A permission slip

• A lab report

• A homework assignment

What is prohibited in the laboratory according to the guidelines?

• Eating, drinking, or chewing gum

• Reading books

• Talking to lab partners

• Listening to the teacher

What should you do with your work area at all times?

• Keep it clean and tidy

• Leave it messy

• Ignore it

• Ask someone else to clean it

What should you always work in?

• A well-ventilated area

• A closed room

• A dark room

• A noisy environment

What should you do with labels and equipment instructions?

• Read them carefully

• Ignore them

• Throw them away

• Ask a friend to read them

What should you do with your hands after performing experiments?

• Wash them with soap and water

• Wipe them on your clothes

• Leave them dirty

• Ask someone else to clean them

What type of clothing is prohibited in the laboratory?

• Loose or baggy clothing

• Tight clothing

• Shorts

• T-shirts

What should you do if a chemical splashes in your eye(s) or on your skin?

• Rub the affected area immediately.

• Flush with running water from the eyewash station or safety shower for at least 20 minutes.

• Cover the area with a cloth.

• Ignore it if it doesn't hurt.

What should you do with unused chemicals?

• Return them to their original containers.

• Pour them down the sink.

• Leave them on the lab bench.

• Mix them with other chemicals.