General Lab Rules
What should you do if you don't understand a procedure?
Ask the instructor before proceeding
What type of clothing is prohibited in the lab?
loose or baggy clothing and dangling or bulky jewelry
What should you do if you or your partner gets hurt?
Immediately alert the instructor.
How should you treat all chemicals in the lab?
Consider all chemicals dangerous; do not touch, taste, or smell unless instructed.
What should you never do with a lit burner?
Leave it unattended
The following activity is permitted in the laboratory: Chewing gum, Eating, Drinking, None of these.
None of these.
What type of shoes are allowed in the lab?
Shoes that completely cover the foot, no sandals.
What is the first thing to do if a chemical splashes in your eye?
Report it to the teacher and then flush with running water from the eyewash station.
What is the proper method for smelling chemical vapors?
Use your hand to gently wave, or waft, the vapors towards your nose.
What should you do if you need to heat a test tube?
Never point the open end at yourself or anyone else while it is heating
Why should you never work alone in the laboratory?
To ensure that there is supervision and assistance in case of an emergency.
What should you do with long hair during lab activities?
Tie back long hair to prevent it from getting caught in equipment or chemicals.
What immediate action should you take for a minor spill?
Report it to the instructor, regardless of how trivial it may appear.
What should you do with unused chemicals?
Dispose of them according to your teachers instructions, do not return them to the original container.
True or False: All chemicals should be treated as if they could be hazardous.
True
What materials should you bring to your work area?
Only laboratory instructions, worksheets, reports, or lab notebooks.
When should approved eye protection devices, or goggles, be worn?
Any time heat, chemicals, or glassware are used.
What is the first thing you should do if a fire erupts?
Notify the instructor immediately, do not fight the fire.
When is it allowed to remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory?
NEVER!
How should you treat heated metals and glass?
Allow them to cool, or use tongs or heat -protective gloves.
When is horseplay or practical joking permitted in the lab?
Never!
Why must students wear lab aprons?
To protect their clothing and skin from spills and splashes
How do you report an emergency in the lab?
Notify the instructor immediately and follow their instructions
What should you do when you finish working with chemicals or specimens?
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
True or False: All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
True