Lab Safety

What should you do with chemicals after handling them?

• Leave them on the table.

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

• Wipe them on your clothes.

• Rinse them with water only.

What should you never do when entering a science room?

• Greet your teacher.

• Touch any equipment, chemicals, or materials without permission.

• Sit down immediately.

• Start working on your own.

What should you do if you do not understand any part of the lab?

• Guess and proceed.

• Ask your teacher before you begin to work.

• Ask a friend for help.

• Skip that part of the lab.

What should be done with personal belongings during lab work?

• Keep them on the lab table.

• Store them in a designated area.

• Leave them in the hallway.

• Hold them while working.

What is the rule about working alone in a lab?

• It is allowed if you are careful.

• It is never allowed; a teacher should always be present.

• It is allowed during lunch breaks.

• It is allowed if you have a partner.

What should you do with lab procedures before beginning the lab?

• Ignore them.

• Read all procedures carefully.

• Ask a friend to explain them.

• Memorize them without reading.

What should you do with chemical labels and equipment instructions?

• Ignore them.

• Read them carefully.

• Ask a friend to read them for you.

• Assume you know what they say.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What should you do with aisles during lab work?

• Keep them clear.

• Fill them with equipment.

• Use them for storage.

• Block them with chairs.

What should you do if you notice unsafe behaviors in the lab?

• Ignore them.

• Report them to your teacher.

• Join in the unsafe behavior.

• Tell your friends only.

What should you do with your work area during lab work?

• Keep it neat and clean.

• Leave it messy.

• Fill it with personal items.

• Ignore its condition.