Lab Equipment and Safety Essentials

Why should goggles be worn at all times in the lab?

• To look stylish

• To see better

• To avoid chemical reactions

• To protect your eyes

What is the primary use of a beaker?

• To hold liquids

• To mix chemicals

• To heat solids

• To measure liquids accurately

What is a graduated cylinder used for?

• To mix chemicals

• To hold solids

• To accurately measure liquids

• To heat liquids

What is the function of a wash bottle?

• To hold solids

• To spray water into lab equipment

• To heat liquids

• To measure temperature

What should you do if a chemical spill happens on your body?

• Use the shower and remove any affected clothing

• Use the eyewash station

• Call for help

• Run to the nearest exit

What is the purpose of a fire blanket?

• To extinguish fires on equipment

• To smother flames on a person

• To clean up spills

• To protect from chemical splashes

What should you do if you are on fire?

• Run to the fire blanket

• Stop, drop, and roll

• Call for help

• Use the eyewash station

What is the function of the fume hood?

• To measure temperature

• To conduct reactions that release toxic gases

• To weigh solids

• To store chemicals

What should you do if a large fire occurs in the lab?

• Use the fire extinguisher

• Use the eyewash station

• Evacuate and pull the fire alarm

• Call for help

What is the purpose of the emergency gas shut off?

• To turn off the lights

• To stop gas flow in case of a fire

• To activate the fire alarm

• To start the fume hood

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3