Personal Safety
Lab Procedures
Student Responsibility
Safety Symbols
Lab Equipment
100
Always wear this important safety equipment, without exception!
What are goggles.
100
Never work in the laboratory without ...
What is teacher supervision.
100
Always read over this important part of a lab before coming to class and ask your teacher if you are in doubt.
What is the procedure.
100

Many household cleaners have this safety label on them because they can burn the skin or respiratory lining.

What is corrosion (or corrosive)

100
A narrow piece of glassware that should never be more than one third full.
What is test tube.
200

Tie back long hair and roll up __________, especially when using a Bunsen burner.

What are sleeves.

200
No food, ______, or beverages allowed in the lab.
What is gum.
200
Never take these out of the lab.
What are chemicals.
200

A container labeled with this safety symbol should be kept away from heat and open flame.

What is flammable.

200
Comes in different sizes and is good for holding liquids and pouring liquids, but is not a good measuring device.
What is beaker.
300
Keep hands away from ________, ________, and ________ during experiments.
What are face, mouth and eyes.
300
Three things to do after a lab...(triple check)
What are 1) wash glassware, 2) wipe down work station, and 3) wash hands.
300
Always inform the teacher of any food or chemical ______________ that may affect your work.
What are allergies.
300

A container labeled with this safety symbol must be handled carefully as it may explode if dropped or heated.

What is gas cylinder (or compressed gas).

300
Used for measuring accurate amounts of liquids. Always read the meniscus!
What is graduated cylinder.
400
Shoes that are not permitted to be worn in the lab...
What are open-toed shoes (e.g. sandals).
400
Do not place _________ items on the lab station. Be sure to handle with clamps, tongs, or proper gloves.
What are hot items.
400
Make sure containers holding chemicals are properly ________________.
What is labelled.
400

This type of material may help other materials to burn more readily.

What is flame over circle (or oxidizing material).

400
Used for weighing precise amounts of chemicals. Never exceed the maximum weight and be very careful not to drop or damage with wet substances.
What is electronic balance or scale.
500
How to carry scalpels and other sharp objects...
What is sharp side pointed downwards and by their handles.
500
All ___________ should be disposed of as instructed by the teacher.
What is waste.
500
Do not enter this area of the room without permission by the teacher.
What is the chemical preparation and storage room.
500
Chemicals labelled with this symbol may cause less serious health effects or damage the ozone layer.

What is Exclamation Mark.

500
Comes in three forms: volumetric, Florence, and Erlenmeyer.
What is flask.