Lab Safety

It is okay to eat or drink in the science lab.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Part of lab safety includes reading the lab procedure...

• before doing the lab.

• after doing the lab.

• while doing the lab.

• only if you think you really need it.

I must follow all instructions, written and verbal, about the laboratory procedures given by the teacher.

• True

• False

When is it OK to eat or drink in the lab?

• Always

• Never

In a laboratory, the following should not be worn. 

• all of the answers

• dangling jewelry

• sandals

• loose clothing

All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous

• True

• False

What should be done with long hair before starting a lab?

• Do nothing, let it hang freely

• Hold it back with your hand

• Tie it back out of the way

• Use a hat to hold it back

When should safety goggles be worn?

• at all times in the lab

• when liquids could splash into your eyes OR when using glassware

• when you feel like it

Before leaving the lab, you should always wash or sanitize your hands.

• True

• False

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.