8th Grade Lab Safety Study Guide

What should always be worn in the lab to protect your eyes?

• Goggles

• Sunglasses

• Contact lenses

• No protection

If a chemical splashes onto your skin, what is the safest first response?

• Call your lab partner

• immediately tell your teacher

• Wipe it quickly with a towel

• Ignore it unless it burns

When you have leftover chemicals after an experiment, what should you do?

• Put them back into the original container

• Ask the teacher how to dispose of them

• Pour them into the trash can

• Dump them into the sink without asking

Which of these is considered unsafe in the lab?

• Tying back long hair

• Following directions carefully

• Eating or drinking in the classroom

• Keeping your work area neat

Why should you never directly taste or sniff chemicals?

• They may be harmful or hazardous

• They usually don’t smell nice

• Teachers don’t allow it

• It makes the experiment harder

If a beaker or test tube breaks, what is the correct action?

• Tell the teacher right away

• Pick it up with your hands

• Sweep it with paper

• Leave it until the end of class

Before beginning a lab activity, what is the most important step?

• Collecting materials as fast as possible

• Reading and understanding the directions

• Asking a classmate for help

• Starting and figuring it out as you go

If a fire starts during a lab, what should you do first?

• Notify the teacher immediately

• Run out of the classroom

• throw water on it

• try to put it out yourself

Why should long hair and baggy clothing be secured in the lab?

• They might catch fire or get caught in equipment

• They can make you look messy

• They may distract other students

• They might block your view of the experiment

At the end of a lab, what is the correct procedure before leaving the classroom?

• Carry extra supplies home

• Leave the area messy for the next group

• Wash your hands and tidy your lab station

• Skip cleanup and pack up quickly