Dress for Success
What should you always wear on your eyes during an experiment?
Safety goggles
What do we use to measure liquids?
A graduated cylinder.
Should you run in the lab?
No, always walk.
Where should you go if there’s a fire drill during a lab?
Follow your teacher to the fire drill meeting spot.
Who should you tell before starting any experiment?
The teacher.
Why should you tie back long hair?
So it does not catch on fire or get in chemicals
Why should you never use broken glassware?
It can cut you or leak chemicals.
What should you do if you spill water on the floor?
Tell the teacher and clean it up right away.
Who should you tell if you get a small cut?
The teacher.
What should you do before touching science equipment?
Ask for permission.
What kind of shoes should you wear in the lab?
Closed toed shoes
What is the correct way to carry scissors?
Hold them by the closed blades, pointed down.
Why is it important to listen to directions before starting?
So you know how to do the experiment safely.
What should you do if a chemical gets in your eyes?
Use the eye wash station and tell the teacher.
Why should you read all instructions before starting?
To know the correct steps and avoid mistakes
Why should you avoid loose sleeves when working with fire?
Because they could catch fire or knock something over
If a thermometer breaks, what should you do first?
Tell the teacher immediately—don’t touch it.
Why should you never eat or drink in the lab?
You could accidentally swallow chemicals or germs
If there’s a strange smell in the lab, what’s the first step?
Tell the teacher—don’t try to smell it directly.
What should you do after finishing any lab activity?
Clean your area and wash your hands.
What should you do if your safety goggles fog up?
Step away from the experiment and clean them safely
Why should you never point a test tube at someone?
It could spray hot liquids or chemicals.
What should you do if you see someone not following safety rules?
Tell the teacher immediately.
What is the purpose of the fire blanket?
To put out flames on a person or object.
Why should you never mix chemicals without permission?
They can react dangerously.