Lab Safety
True or False: It is okay to eat and drink in any science class as long as you are careful
False. NEVER eat in any science class
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
What is the equipment used to wash out chemicals from your eyes?
Eye wash station
True or False: You tell the difference between a hot or cold beaker?
FALSE
What should you do first if there is a fire in the lab?
Tell the teacher right away
What should you always wear to protect your eyes in a science lab?
Safety Goggles
What does a skull and crossbones symbol mean?
Poison or toxic substances
What tool is used to measure the mass of a substance?
Balance/ Scale
You find an unlabeled chemical container, what should you do?
Do not use it and tell a teacher
How long should you use the eye wash station for?
15 mins
What should you do before leaving the lab to ensure safety?
Clean your station, dispose of waste properly, wash your hands
True or False: A chemical with a corrosive symbol is safe to handle without gloves.
False, it burn your skin
Why would it be dangerous to leave a hot plate on after an experiment?
Could cause burns or even start a fire
When a student heats up a test tube, why should they point the open end of the tube away from people?
To prevent hot liquid or gas from spraying out
True or False: If you spill chemicals all over yourself, you must use the emergency safety shower with your clothes off
TRUE
Why should long hair be tied back in a science lab?
to prevent it from catching on fire, or getting into chemicals
What does the biohazard symbol warn about?
Harmful biological materials, like bacteria or viruses
What is used to pick up hot glassware safely?
Tongs
Why should you never return unused chemicals back to the original container?
To avoid contamination of the entire supply
What should you do if you accidentally break glassware?
Inform the teacher and dispose of it in a designated broken glass container
If you need to remove your goggles for any reason (fog, etc..)... How should you do so that follows safety rules?
Step away from the lab station, remove your goggles, clean them, put them back on and go back to your lab station
How many sections are there in a safety data sheet (SDS)
16 :)
You need to measure exactly 150ml of a substance for an experiment, what toll would you need to use?
A graduated cylinder or a volumetric flask
Why is it dangerous for a student to smell an unknown chemical directly, and what should they do instead?
Inhaling unknown fumes can be dangerous, if a student is to smell (with permission from the teacher) they should waft the scent.
Where should you go if a fire alarm goes off during an experiment?
Follow the school's evacuation plan and go to the designated meeting area