Lab Safety

Eating in the lab is okay, as long as you clean up your mess.

• True

• False

I will immediately notify the instructor only about major accidents.

• True

• False

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

• okay if you are working alone

• not dangerous

• okay

• always against the rules

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

If your lab partner gets chemicals in his/her eyes, the first thing you should do is

• Clean up spilled chemical

• Call 9-11

• Take them to eye wash and tell the teacher immediately

• Make the person sit down to calm their nerves

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

You cut your finger during a lab experiment. The first course of action is to...

• Visit the school nurse after class

• Tell the teacher at once

• See a doctor after school

• Apply first aid yourself

What should you do if you break glass in the lab?

• Tell the teacher.

• Sweep up the glass.

• Pick up the glass with your hands.

• Ignore it; the teacher will clean it up when she sees it later.

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.

When working in the lab, you always...

• work with only members of your group with a business-like attitude

• clean up after yourself

• ask questions when in doubt about procedures

• all of the above