Lab Safety 1
If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
What is notify the teacher
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near.
What is an open flame
you should do this after you are finished with a lab
What is clean the lab station
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
What is point the tube away from you and others.
You should use these when handling hot objects
What is heat resistant gloves or tongs
any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used.
What is goggles
You are heating glassware and now need to pick it up. You should..
What is use tongs, clamps or heat-resistant gloves
Broken glass should be
What is picked up by the teacher and placed in a special container
If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash at once with
What is rinses with plenty of water
what should you do if something seems unsafe in the science lab
What is tell the teacher immediately
This should never take place in the lab and there will be consequences.
What is horseplay
If there in a spill in the lab you should
What is tell the teacher and clean up the spill
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always
What is wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
What is checking glassware for chips or cracks
If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory
What is tell the teacher immediately that you are wearing contact lenses.
You should never leave the classroom with
What is lab equipment or supplies
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
What is get directions from the teacher
When mixing acid and water you should always do this
What is add the acid to the water
This device is used to measure, transfer and dispense small amounts of liquids.
What is a pipet
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
Ask the teacher.
You should do this before starting an experiment.
What is read procedures carefully
When may you dump solid waste or broken glass down the drain
What is never
how are most eye burns caused
What is by rubbing eyes with unclean hands
This equipment is used to measure precise liquids
What is a graduated cylinder