Protective Gear
These protect your eyes from flying chemicals or glass.
What are safety goggles?
True or False — It’s okay to eat a granola bar in the lab as long as it’s sealed.
False. No food or drink in the lab.
This equipment washes chemicals out of your eyes.
What is an eye wash station?
When heating a test tube, always point the opening in this direction.
What is away from people?
You should never do this to see if a chemical is safe.
What is licking/eating/tasting it?
Open-toed shoes are a lab no-no; instead, wear these.
What are close-toed shoes?
Always waft chemicals to smell them instead of doing this.
What is directly inhaling?
To put out a fire on clothing, use this.
What is a fire blanket?
You should check this about glassware before using it.
What is whether it is cracked or chipped?
Your teacher is not a magician. Don’t expect them to do this trick when something goes wrong.
What is “fix it instantly”? (You must follow safety rules first.)
True or False — It’s okay to take off your goggles once you are finished your experiment
False (Everyone must be finished and the area safe)
If you spill something, you should do this first before cleaning it up.
What is tell the teacher?
If your hair catches on fire, you should do this (three words).
What is stop, drop, and roll?
You must never place these directly on your desk without a mat.
What are hot objects?
This simple item in your backpack is one of the most dangerous things to bring near flames.
What is hairspray/hand sanitizer (flammables)?
This piece of clothing should be tied back when working with flames or chemicals.
What is long hair?
Never point this piece of equipment at someone when in use
What is a test tube?
If you break glass, don’t touch it! It goes here.
What is a broken glass container?
When unplugging equipment, pull on this.
What is a plug (not a cord)?
If you’re wearing contact lenses, chemicals can trap under them. The best solution is…
Don’t wear them in the lab (or tell your teacher).
Two accessories you should NOT wear in the lab.
What are dangling jewelry and loose clothing?
You see your friend pretending to sword-fight with meter sticks. What’s the safe response?
Two safety items you should know the location of in every lab.
What is:
Fire extinguisher, eye wash station, safety shower, fire blanket, first aid kit?
True or False — It’s generally safe to use equipment if you don’t understand the instructions.
False. (Always ask the teacher first.)
Students once tried to see what happens when you microwave this lab item. (Hint: shiny!)
What is aluminum foil? (it sparks or catches on fire!)