Lab Procedures

When should you look over the lab procedures?

• After starting the lab

• When your teacher tells you to

• Before starting the lab

• It doesn't really matter. Instructions are silly!

Bob and Liz are working in the lab. They are goofing off and accidentally break a glass test tube. Which rule did they break?

• Know the location of the safety equipment.

• Do not eat or drink in the lab.

• Read instructions.

• No playing around!

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

• Whenever

• Never

For lab activities, the word "Procedure" is another word for ---

• directions

• variable

• materials

• conclusion

When should safety goggles be worn?

• At all times in the lab

• When you feel like it

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

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

When working in the lab, you always ---

• work with only members of your group with a professional attitude.

• ask questions when in doubt about procedures.

• clean up after yourself.

• all of the above

Which of the following is considered safety equipment in our lab?

• Eyewash Station

• Emergency Shower

• Fire Extinguisher

• Sink

What tool washes your eyes if chemicals get in them?

• apron

• the sink

• eye wash

• shower

Which of the following is an example of a safe laboratory procedure?

• tying back long hair and loose clothing

• eating or drinking from laboratory glassware

• touching hot objects with your bare hands

• testing an odor by directly inhaling the vapor