Lab Safety #1
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be used near ____________
fire/open flames/heat
When heating a substance in a test-tube you should always point the open end _________
away from others
What should you take with you to the lab are?
instructions, lab sheet, writing instrument-maybe iPad if we're doing it online
What is the rule for shoes?
closed toe / tennis shoes / sneakers
If you don't understand the directions then you should __________-
ask the teacher
what should you do if a lab fire erupts?
tell the teacher immediately & loudly
When heating a piece of glass, how should you pick it up?
with gloves or tongs
Contact lenses must be _________ for lab.
removed / not worn
Horseplay & practical jokes in the lab are ________
prohibited / not aloud
After completing an experiment all chemical wastes should be _______________
disposed of according to the teacher's instructions
When should approved eye protection devices be worn in the lab?
when using liquids, heat, or glassware
What should you do if you have been injured in the lab (cut, burn, etc.)?
Long hair must be _________
tied back / put up
If a piece of equipment is not working properly you should ___________
inform / tell the teacher
True / False: Hot glass looks the same as cold glass?
True
One member of the team must act like a shark chasing the other members of the team who are acting like scared fish (double points)
__^___^___
When gathering glassware & equipment for an experiment, you should ________
be careful & check glassware for cracks & broken glass
What is the rule for clothing?
no baggy or loose clothing; wear lab aprons
plenty of water
True/False: Return all unused chemicals to their original containers
False-let the teacher dispose of them & NEVER put any used chemicals back into its original container!!
True/False: Only girls with long hair need to tie their hair back during labs
FALSE --> long hair = get it pulled up no matter your biological gender
If a live unicorn was working in lab, what would he have to have on his feet?
close toed shoes / tennis shoes / sneakers
What is the lab rule for dangling jewelry?
(double points)
take it off
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, & other lab substances you should _________
place them in the proper disposal containers (according to your teacher) & then wash your hands thoroughly with soap & water
True/False: Lab work can be started immediately as you walk in the door
FALSE: wait for the teacher to give instructions