Lab Safety 1
Flammable materials, like alchohol, should never be dispensed or used near
What is an open flame
If you don't understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should do this before proceeding
What is ask the instructor
Long hair in the laboratory must be
What is tied back out of the way
After working with chemicals, biological specimens, or other lab substances, always
What is wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off and tell
Who is "The Teacher"
Horseplay and practical jokes in the laboratory are always
True or false: All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous
What is true
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
True or false: You should never remove chemicals from the laboratory
What is true
True or false: Eyeglasses provide as much protection as a face shield, safety glasses, or splash-proof chemical goggles
What is false
If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately
Notify your teacher
What you should do if you wear contact lenses in the laboratory
What is tell the science instructor
When gathering glassware for this, you should read all directions carefully to know what is needed, examine glassware for cracks, and clean glassware if it's dirty
What is an experiment
What is false
Use these if you are heating a piece of glass and want to pick it up
What are tongs
The footwear is best in the laboratory.
What are close-toed shoes
True or false: Loose clothing, dangling jewelry, and sandals SHOULD NOT be worn in the laboratory.
What is true
True or false: Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory, even if the instructor is not yet present
What is false
If acid is spilled on your skin, you should wash at once with
What is plenty of water
When heating a substance in a test tube, you should always point the open end of the tube
What is away from all people
True or false: Hot glass looks the same as cold glass
What is true
What you should do at once if you've been injured (cut, burn, etc.) in the laboratory
What is tell the science instructor
True or false: Work areas should be kept clean and tidy
What is true
True or false: Pipets are used to dispense small amounts of liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet from your mouth.
What is false
True or false: You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.
What is false