Lab Safety Review (GG)

What should you do if you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure in the laboratory?

• Guess what to do next

• Ask your instructor before proceeding

• Ignore the instruction

• Ask a classmate for help only

What is the proper way to dispose of solid chemicals, matches, and filter paper?

• In the sink

• In the trash can

• In the proper waste containers as instructed

• On the floor

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What should you do if you see unsafe conditions in the laboratory?

• Ignore them

• Notify the instructor immediately

• Tell a friend

• Leave the room

What is the correct action if you or your lab partner are hurt?

• Ignore the injury

• Immediately yell out “Code one, Code one” to get the instructor’s attention

• Leave the room

• Finish the experiment first

What should you do with living organisms used in a laboratory activity?

• Treat them carelessly

• Handle them in a humane manner

• Ignore them

• Release them outside

What is required when any chemicals, heat, or glassware are used in the laboratory?

• Wearing laboratory goggles

• Wearing a lab coat only

• Wearing gloves only

• No special equipment is needed

What should you do with long hair, dangling jewelry, or loose clothing during lab activities?

• Leave them as they are

• Secure long hair and avoid loose clothing

• Remove jewelry only

• Ignore the instructions

What should you do if you break a mercury thermometer?

• Clean it up yourself

• Notify the instructor immediately

• Ignore it

• Throw it in the trash

What is the proper way to dispose of chemical waste?

• Pour it down the sink

• Dispose of it as instructed by your teacher

• Throw it in the trash

• Leave it on the table

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What should you do if there is a fire drill during a laboratory period?

• Leave everything as it is

• Close containers, turn off gas valves, and turn off electrical equipment

• Run out immediately

• Ignore the alarm