A strict rule in the lab to prevent accidental ingestion or contamination of toxic substances
What is no Food or Drink
Protects your eyes from chemical splashes, flying debris, and intense heat
What is Safety Goggles
An action always performed with soap and water immediately after finishing a lab experiment
What is wash your hands
A device used to put out small fires by spraying chemical foam, water, or carbon dioxide
What is a Fire Extinguisher
A collection of medical supplies used for immediate treatment of minor cuts, burns or injuries
What is a First Aid Kit
The designated clear pathway or door used to leave the lab quickly and safely during an evacution
What is an emergency exit
The mandatory preparation step you must do completely before touching any equipment or starting an experiment
What is Read the Directions First
Worn to protect your body and clothing from chemical spills and corrosive substances
What is Lab Apron
Footwear that must be worn at all times in the lab to protect feet from spills, glass or dropped heavy object
What is Closed Toe shoes
A safety rule required to prevent hair from catching fire or falling into chemicals
What is tie back long hair
A foundational rule prohibiting running, pushing, or practical jokes to prevent accidents
What is No Horseplay
A tall, narrow container marked with lines used to measure the volume of a liquid accurately
What is a graduated cyclinder
Used to flush hazardous chemicals or foreign objects out of your eyes for at least 15-20 minutes
What is Eyewash Station
The process of discarding substances following specific teacher instructions, never pouring hazards down the regular sink
What is chemical disposal
An absolute rule stating you must immediately notify the teacher about any spill, cut, burn or accident, no matter how small.
What is report injuries
An instrument used to hold or pick up hot glassware, crucibles, or hazard materials safely
What is Lab tongs
Used in emergency to wash away large chemical spills from your body or clothing
What is a Safety Shower
A wide, flat bottomed container used for mixing, stirring, and heating liquids, but not for precise volume measurements
What is a beaker
A warning symbol showing a liquid dripping onto a surface and a hand, indicating it can burn skin or metal
What is a Corrosive Symbol
A heavy blanket made of fire resistant material used to smother small fires or wrap around someone whose clothes are on fire.
What is a Fire Blanket
A specially marked box where sharp shards of broken glassware must be safely discarded
What is Broken Glass Container
A warning icon showing skull and crossbones or toxic fumes, indicating dangerous vapors
What is Fume Hazard Symbol
The correct safe technique for smelling a substance by gently waving your hand over the container
What is wafting
A ventilated enclosure that safely captures and vents toxic gases or hazardous vapors away from the lab
What is a Fume Hood
A symbol featuring a flame, indicating that a liquid or gas can easily catch fire and burn
What is a Flammable Symbol