Lab safety
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near ______________
fire/open flames/heat
when heating a substance in a test-tube you should always point the open end __________
away from others
Where should you place backpacks and bags during lab days?
On the back of chair or in front of room
What is the lab rule for open toes shoes?
Should not be worn
if you do not understand the directions you should _________
ask the teacher
We don't taste anything in the lab.
when heating a piece of glass how should you pick it up?
with gloves or tongs
Why are goggles not the same as glasses?
Not as good as goggles-they protect the sides of the eye
Horseplay and practical jokes in the lab are __________
never allowed
after completing an experiment all chemical wastes should be
disposed of according to teacher's instructions
when should approved eye protection devices be worn in the lab?
When using chemicals or heat
what should you do if you have been injured in the lab (cut, burn, etc.)?
inform the teacher and don't panic. Follow accident procedures. Wash cuts with soap and water, flood burns with cold water for several min.
Long hair must be ________
if a piece of equipment is not working properly you should ___________
inform the teacher
True or False: Hot glass looks the same as cold glass?
True
what should you do if a lab is not completed?
inform the teacher
when gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should ________
be careful and check for cracks and broken glass
what is the lab rule for loose clothing?
tie back somehow
How do you properly smell a substance in the lab?
never directly sniff...use the WAFTING technique
Why is there a broken glass bin?
So the teacher can dispose of it properly
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
P-pull the pin
A-aim
S-squeeze
S-sweep
How long is the eye wash station used for?
15-20 minutes
What is the lab rule for dangling jewelry?
take it off
when you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, you should ___________
Wash you hands thoroughly with soap and water
Rule #1 is to always be R________ and R________ in the science lab.
respectful and responsible