Safety Rules
What two pieces should you wear when instructed?
Answer: Laboratory aprons and safety glasses.
How long should you flush your eyes for at the eye wash station if there was a chemical or foreign object in your eye?
15 minutes
What should you do if your clothes catch fire?
Use the fire blanket or shower to extinguish the flames.
What should you never mix?
Chemicals unless instructed to do so.
What should you do after handling live organisms?
Wash your hands with soap and water
What 3 items are prohibited in the lab?
- Personal Items
- Food
- Drinks
Where should you go if you spill chemicals on your body?
Use the emergency safety shower.
What should you turn off in case of a fire?
All gas outlets and unplug all appliances.
How do you properly dispose of chemicals?
According to your teacher’s instructions.
Why is it important to keep your work area clean in the lab?
To prevent accidents, spills, and contamination
What should you do first when entering the lab?
Do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or materials until instructed.
How do you use a fire extinguisher?
Remove the safety pin, aim, squeeze the handle to discharge, and sweep back and forth.
Why shouldn’t you reach across a flame?
To avoid burns or accidents.
What should you do if chemicals splash on your skin?
Rinse immediately with cold running water.
What should you do if you are unsure about a lab procedure?
Ask the teacher for clarification before proceeding.
How should you handle glassware?
With care; never use chipped or broken glassware and check if it’s hot before picking it up.
What does the fire blanket do?
It is used to smother fires on clothing or small fires on surfaces.
What should you do with hot glassware?
Never pick it up without checking if it is hot.
What is the correct way to smell a chemical?
Gently wave your hand over the container and direct the fumes toward your nose. (wafting)
What is the proper response if glassware breaks during an experiment?
Notify the teacher and follow their instructions for cleanup. NEVER PLACE IN THE REGULAR TRASH CAN
What should you never do with chemicals?
Never taste, touch, or inhale chemicals unless instructed.
How do we exit and where do we exit in the event of a fire?
How do you use the fire alarm?
Pull down the handle to activate it.
What should you do if you spill chemicals in the lab?
Report it to the teacher immediately.
What should you do if your partner passes out in the science classroom or lab?
Notify the teacher immediately, place feet above the head.