Lab Safety Questions

Is it necessary to report any minor lab incidents?

• Yes

• No

Should you ever smell a chemical?

• Yes

• No

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

• Always

• Never

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.

When should you tie back long hair or baggy clothing?

• When working with chemicals

• When working with a Bunsen burner

• When doing dissections.

• Any time you are working in the lab.

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 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

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

• True 

• False

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

• True

• False