Science Safety 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

In science class, if you break any of the equipment, you should:

• Buy a new one.

• Throw it away.

• Hide it.

• Tell the teacher.

What is this science tool?

• sun glasses

• safety goggles

• hand lenses

• beaker

Safety goggles should be worn

• always when you are in the lab

• only if you don't have glasses

• when liquids or small particles could get into your eyes

• when you want to wear them

It is ok to mix "mystery substances" together before your teacher gives you permission to do so.

• true

• false

Read all procedures thoroughly before performing a laboratory investigation.

• True

• False

When you are smelling a chemical, you should

• whiff

• waft

• take a deep breath

• smell it for as long as you can

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

• True 
• False

Science experiments can get "messy," so it's ok to leave your work area messy and dirty. The next class will "mess it up" anyway.

• true

• false

How do you carry glass tubing?

• Vertically

• Horizontally

• in your hands

• in a box or try