Lab Safety

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

• before doing the lab

• while doing the lab

• after doing the lab

• only if you think you really need it

When in the lab...

• long sleeves and loose clothing should be rolled up
• closed toe shoes should be worn
• long hair should be pulled back
• all of the above

Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory

• True

• False

It is safe to chew gum in the science lab.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Long hair in the lab must be...

• Cut shorter

• Neatly groomed

• Held away from the experiment with your free hand

• Tied back to be kept out of the way

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

• Always

• Never

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

• True

• False

What type of footwear would be best worn in a laboratory?

• High Heels

• Sandals

• Sneakers

• Flip-Flops

What is the safest way to smell a substance during a lab?

• Lean over and smell it directly

• Put it on your hand and smell it

• Waft the air towards your face

• Lift the substance to your nose

Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.

• True

• False