Middle School Safety Guidelines

According to the Middle School Safety Guidelines, what should you do before beginning the lab?

• Read the lab directions before beginning the lab and only perform the assigned experiment.

• Start the experiment immediately without reading the directions.

• Ask your friend for instructions instead of reading the lab directions.

• Begin mixing chemicals before understanding the procedure.

You should follow all verbal and written instructions given by your teacher in the lab.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT allowed in the laboratory according to the safety guidelines?

• Eating food

• Wearing safety goggles

• Washing hands

• Reporting accidents

Always use caution when working with electrical appliances. Keep your work area ______ and clear of clutter.

• dry

• wet

• noisy

• dark

What should you do if you break glass in the laboratory?

• Report broken glass to the teacher to be cleaned up with a broom and dustpan, then deposited in the designated glass disposal container.

• Pick up the broken glass with your hands and throw it in the regular trash can.

• Ignore the broken glass and continue with your experiment.

• Sweep the glass under the nearest table to hide it.

You should return unused portions of chemicals to the original container to prevent contamination.

• True

• False

Which safety equipment should you wear as instructed by your teacher?

• Goggles, aprons, gloves, etc.

• Sandals, shorts, t-shirts

• Hats, scarves, sunglasses

• Jewelry, watches, rings

How should you carry sharp objects in the laboratory?

• Carry sharp objects pointing down and away from your body. Always cut away from yourself and others.

• Carry sharp objects pointing up and close to your body.

• Hold sharp objects horizontally at chest level.

• Pass sharp objects directly to others without warning.

You should never leave a heat source unattended in the laboratory.

• True

• False

What should you do after handling laboratory materials?

• Wash hands with soap and water.

• Wipe hands on your clothes.

• Leave the laboratory immediately without cleaning up.

• Touch your face before washing hands.