Prepare Properly
What should you tie back to prepare for a lab?
Answer: Long hair
What should you never do across an open flame?
Reach across it.
What is a key behavior to maintain in the lab?
Stay on task.
Who should you report broken equipment to?
Answer: Ms. Fisher.
What should you do after finishing your lab work?
Answer: Follow Ms. Fisher's clean-up procedure.
What type of shoes should you wear in the lab?
Answer: Closed-toe shoes.
What items should you remove before starting a lab project?
Long necklaces, scarves, and ties.
What should you avoid putting in your mouth while in the lab?
What should you avoid putting in your mouth while in the lab?
Why is it important to talk quietly in the lab?
To avoid distracting others and to maintain a focused environment.
What should you do if you notice a chemical spill?
Answer: Report it immediately to Ms. Fisher.
What should you always return to its proper place?
All equipment.
What is one item you should never bring into the lab?
Answer: Food or drink.
Where should all unnecessary items be kept during a lab?
Off the table
What should you do if you smell a strange odor while working with hydrochloric acid?
Report it to the teacher immediately.
What should you avoid doing around other students?
Bumping into them and their equipment.
What is the first thing to do if you have an accident in the lab?
Answer: Report it to Ms. Fisher immediately.
Why is it necessary to wash your hands after a lab?
Answer: To remove any chemicals or contaminants.
Why should flammable liquids be kept away from open flames?
Answer: To prevent fires.
What should you do if you need to know where the safety items are located?
Check where the fire extinguisher, fire blanket, safety shower, and eye wash are located.
Why should you never force glass?
Because it will break.
What does it mean to be considerate of others in the lab?
Respecting their space and not causing distractions.
What will Ms. Fisher do in case of a glass breakage?
Answer: She will clean it up.
What should you ensure about your area after cleaning up?
Answer: It should be neat and clean.
What should you do with gas valves and electrical equipment in case of an emergency?
Answer: Turn them off.
When can you begin a lab experiment?
Answer: Only when told to do so by the teacher.
What should you do if a chemical splashes in your eye?
Flush with running water for at least 20 minutes and notify the teacher.
How should you communicate with your lab group?
Quietly and only when necessary
Why is it important to report unusual occurrences?
Answer: To ensure safety and proper handling of any issues.
What is one rule regarding your chairs after a lab?
Answer: Push your chairs in!
When is it acceptable to wear sandals in the lab?
Answer: It is never acceptable; only closed-toe shoes are allowed.