Lab Safety Lesson

If a laboratory fire starts, immediately

• notify the teacher
• run for the fire extinguisher
• throw water on the fire
• open the windows

The following footwear is best in the laboratory

• sandals
• open-toed shoes 
• closed-toed shoes 
• flip-flops

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

•  fun
• not dangerous
• okay if you are working alone
• always against the rules

Long hair in the laboratory must be

• cut short 
• held away from the experiment with one hand
• always neatly groomed
• tied back with a hair band

Always point the open end of a test tube

• toward yourself
• toward your lab partner
• toward another classmate
• away from people

Personal glasses provide as much protection as 

• a face shield
• safety glasses
• splash proof chemical goggles
• none 

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes  should be

• taken home
• disposed of according to the teacher's instructions
• dumped in the sink
• left at your lab station for the next class

When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should 

• check your materials list for what is needed
• examine all glassware for chips or cracks
• clean any glassware that appears dirty
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When you finish working with chemicals always

• apply skin lotion to soften your hands.
• wipe hands on your clothes.
• shake off or towel dry off chemicals.
• wash your hands with soap and water.

Eye protection, such as safety goggles, are worn in lab 

• to avoid eye strain.
• to improve your vision.
• only if you wear glasses.
• when heat, chemicals, or glass are used.