Lab Safety 101
When should safety goggles be worn in the science lab
What is when the teacher or directions instruct you to wear them?
You should do this after you are finished with a lab
What is clean the lab station?
If a strong acid or base gets on your skin you should you should do this
What is use the emergency drench hose?
You should use these when handling hot objects
What are tongs?
True or false: You are allowed to eat and drink in the science lab
What is false?
When completing an outdoor lab you should do this before you return inside
What is perform a tick check?
This item is picked up by the teacher and placed in a special container
What is broken glass?
This should be done following chemical cleanup
What is washing your hands?
Before using any electrical equipment you should
What is check the cord for frayed wires?
If something seems unsafe in the science lab this action should be taken.
What is tell the teacher immediately?
True or False: Contact lenses may be worn in place of safety goggles
What is false?
If there in a spill in the lab you should
What is tell the teacher?
This substance may be used to neutralize spilled acid
What is sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)?
True or False: It is ok to point a test toward a lab partner while it is being heated
What is false?
You should do this when your teacher asks for your attention during a lab
What is stopping what you are doing and paying attention to the teacher?
You should do this with long hair when in the lab
What is tie it back?
Backpacks and book should be kept
What is on the floor and under the table?
When mixing acid and water you should always do this
What is pour the acid into the water?
When testing for odors you should
What is waft/wafting?
If you get acid in your eyes you should
What is use the emergency eye wash station?
When may you dump solid waste or broken glass down the drain
What is never?
This is how are most eye burns caused
What is by rubbing eyes with unclean hands?
You should use these to heat test tubes
What is a water bath?