Week 1 Lab Safety

According to the General Guidelines, what should you do before doing anything else in the lab?

• Start the experiment immediately

• Read the lab through ALL THE WAY

• Ask your friend for help

• Wait for the teacher to tell you

What is one way to avoid spilling or breaking anything while working in the lab?

• Keep lab table or desk neat and organized

• Leave items scattered on the table

• Ignore spills

• Work in a messy environment

What should you do in case of an emergency in the lab?

• Try to fix the problem yourself

• Ignore it if it is minor

• Always tell the teacher before doing anything else

• Leave the lab immediately

Lab Safety: According to the general guidelines, what should you do in the lab?

• Goof around

• Take lab seriously

• Ignore safety rules

• Play with lab equipment

What should you do when in doubt during a lab activity?

• Guess the answer

• Ask the teacher

• Ignore the problem

• Leave the lab

What is the primary purpose of wearing Safety Goggles in the lab?

• To protect your hands

• To protect your eyes from chemicals or fire

• To protect your clothing

• To keep your hair in place

Fill in the blank: A Lab Apron is worn to protect your _________.

• clothing

• eyes

• hands

• feet

Heat-resistant gloves should be worn when using hot objects to avoid ________ yourself.

• burning

• freezing

• wetting

• scratching

To prevent fires in the lab, which of the following should you NOT do?

• Walk away from an open flame

• Keep hair tied back

• Wear loose clothing or jewelry

• All of the above

Fill in the blank: When working in the lab, you should keep your ______ tied back.

• hair

• shoes

• gloves

• notebook