General Lab Safety
When should safety googles be worn in the science lab?
When the teacher tells you to, for the WHOLE lab. Usually when working with glass, chemicals, or fire.
When should you tell the teacher you have any allergies?
On the safety contract, and before any lab with anything you are allergic to.
What should you do after you finish any kind of lab or activity?
Clean up station and wash your hands (depending on activity).
If a strong acid or base gets on your skin, what should you do?
Immediately start rinsing your skin. Depending on area, shower may need to be use.
Silicone holder, test tube holder, depending on the object.
True/false: You are allowed to eat and drink in the science lab/classroom.
True/false: Crocs are appropriate lab shoes.
False! Most labs will require close toed shoes without any holes.
What should you do when you see broken glass?
Alert the teacher! Never clean it up yourself or touch broken glass.
Always cut ____ from your body.
Away
Before using any electrical equipment you should...
Check for water spills/sources, check the cord for fraying, etc.
What should you do if something seems unsafe in the science lab?
Immediately report it to the teacher.
True or false: Contact lenses may be worn in place of safety goggles.
False!
If there is a spill in the lab, what should you do?
Alert the teacher and follow her instructions.
How do most eye burns happen?
By not wearing goggles.
How should you check to see if something is hot?
1. Never, always assume some that was heated could be hot.
2. Ask the teacher
What should you do when your teacher asks for your attention during a lab?
Immediately look and listen to the teacher. No headphones are EVER allowed during a lab.
What should you do with your long hair during a lab?
Tie it back.
Where should backpacks be kept?
Under the tables.
When can you remove something from a lab?
NEVER! All specimens and materials must remain in the room.
What should you do with a scalpel after you are done using it?
1. Put in a sharps container.
2. Give to teacher
When testing for odors you should...
Never directly smell. The correct term is you should waft with your hands.
If you get any kind of chemical in your eye, what should you do and for how long?
Rinse eyes in eye wash for a minimum of 15 minutes.
When may you dump solid waste down the drain.
Never! This will clog the sinks. Ask the teacher for proper disposal.
When handling jars of specimens, what should you NOT do?
1. Open them
2. Drop them
Where should you point a test tube that is being heated?
Away from yourself and others.