Behavior in the Lab
What should you never do when a teacher is not present?
Never work in the lab without a teacher
Who must you notify first if there’s a fire?
Notify the teacher first
Who is responsible for returning materials after use?
The student who used the materials must return them.
What safety gear must always be worn when using chemicals?
Goggles.
What two things does the red panic button shut off?
Gas and electricity
True or False: You may enter the storage room without permission
False — you may not enter the storage room without permission
What should you not attempt when there is a fire?
Do not attempt to fight the fire yourself
What should you do if you are allergic to something in the lab?
Tell the teacher if you are allergic
Why must areas near electrical outlets be dry?
To prevent shock
What should you do if there’s a chemical spill?
Report to the teacher and wait for directions
What activities are prohibited in the lab besides experiments
Eating and drinking are prohibited
What safety equipment is used if a person’s clothes catch fire?
Use a fire blanket
True or False: You may take lab materials home if you need them.
False — you may never take materials home
When heating something, which direction should you point it?
Away from yourself and others
Where should broken glass be placed?
Why is “off-task behavior” dangerous in the lab?
Off-task behavior can cause accidents or injuries
Why must aisles and walkways remain clear?
To allow for a safe exit.
What should you do if your equipment is broken?
Tell the teacher if equipment is broken.
Define “flammable.”
Flammable = something that catches fire easily.
What should you do immediately after an injury
Report it to the teacher immediately
Give two examples of things you must not do when working with lab materials
Do not do your own experiments; do not go off-task.
Besides a fire blanket, name another fire safety tool found in the lab.
Fire Extinguisher
What does “corrosive” mean?
Corrosive means a chemical that reacts with the skin.
Give an example of an item that could splash, spill, or break and require goggles.
Examples: chemicals, hot liquids, glassware.
How should biological or chemical waste be disposed of?
Dispose in the correct container, as directed by the teacher.