Lab Safety 1
True or false: You are allowed to eat and drink in the science lab
What is false
You should do this with long hair when in the lab
Tie it back
What should you do with leftover chemical at the end of a lab?
Ask Mr. Fulton how to dispose of it
True/False: You can take chemical from the lab if you know it is safe
False: All chemicals should be considered dangerous in lab. Also, don't remove chemical from the lab
True/False: When glass is heated, it becomes visibly different than cold glass.
False: Hot glass and cold glass look the same
When should safety goggles be worn in the lab?
Always! (unless instructed otherwise by the teacher)
If chemical is spilled on skin you should...
Let the teacher know and then rinse off the chemical in the sink
Broken glass should be...
Cleaned up by the teacher for special disposal
You should never return chemical to its original bottle because it causes...
Contamination
Why are you not allowed to sit on lab tables?
Chemical residue could transfer to your clothes/ hands
What should you do in something seems unsafe in the science lab
Tell the teacher immediately
True or False: Prescription glasses may be worn in place of safety goggles
False: glasses are not shatter or splash resistant
If there in a spill in the lab you should...
Tell the teacher and clean up the spill
When is it safe to consume food used in a lab? (ex. leftover Mentos)
NEVER!
The best safety tool to use on a burning human is...
The fire blanket
You should do this when the teacher raises his hand. (All 3 steps required)
1. Freeze, turn and face him
2. Go silent
3. Keep your eyes on him
What's the best way to avoid spreading chemical on your face and in your eyes?
Wash your hands!
True/False: You are allowed to bring a chair into the lab and sit during experimenting
False: Chairs get in the way, and sitting is more dangerous if chemical spills
If you are working with a strong acid or suspect there is chemical on your hands, you should avoid touching...
Your face and eyes
Away from any person!
When testing for odors you should...
Hold chemical away from you and gently waft it toward your nose
If you get chemical in your eyes you should...
Tell the teacher and head to the eye wash station (hold eyes open for 20 min)
What is the best way to save Mr. Fulton time in regards to lab cleanup?
Listen to ALL cleanup instructions
Who is allowed into the back chemical storage room?
The teacher! Students are only allowed when accompanied by a teacher
When is use of the safety shower necessary?
Corrosive chemical splashed over large portions of the body