Amoeba Sisters Lab Safety

Why is it important to wear close-toed shoes in the lab?

• To prevent slipping on wet floors.

• To look professional.

• To avoid spilling toxic substances on your feet.

• To keep your feet warm.

What should you do if you accidentally break glassware in the lab?

• Leave it for someone else to clean.

• Use a broom and dustpan to clean it up.

• Throw it in the regular trash.

• Pick it up carefully with your hands.

Why should you avoid pouring unused chemicals back into their original containers?

• It might contaminate the chemicals.

• It wastes time.

• It makes the container heavier.

• It is against the rules.

What is the purpose of a fume hood in the lab?

• To dry wet lab equipment.

• To keep the lab warm.

• To protect against harmful vapors.

• To store chemicals safely.

What does the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provide information about?

• The history of the lab.

• How to safely handle and dispose of substances.

• How to operate lab equipment.

• The schedule of lab sessions.