Clothing & Gear
What should you always wear to protect your eyes in the lab?
Goggles
What should you never do with lab chemicals?
taste or eat them
What should you do first if glassware breaks?
Tell the teacher
What should you always do before and after handling chemicals?
Wash your hands.
Why must long hair be tied back?
So it doesn't catch on fire or touch chemicals
Why should you walk, not run, in the lab?
To prevent accidents/spill
What should you do if your sleeve catches on fire?
use safety blanket/ stop, drop, and roll
How should you smell chemicals safely?
waft with your hand, never inhale directly.
What should you wear on your hands if handling unknown powders?
Gloves
If you don't understand a direction, what should you do?
Ask the teacher before continuing
Where do you go if there's a fire alarm during lab?
line up and exit to designated area.
Why shouldn't your pour leftover chemicals back into the bottle?
It can contaminate the supply
Why should you not wear open-toes shoes in the lab?
To protect from spills/broken glass
Can you start an experiment before instructions are given?
No, always wait for the teacher
If chemical gets in your eyes, what should you do?
tell teacher, rinse at eyewash station
If vinegar spills on table, what should you do?
tell the teacher, wipe up safely
Why should you do if your goggles fog up or don't fit?
Tell the teacher for adjustment or replacement
Why should you keep your work area neat and clean?
To avoid accidents and make work safer
If someone faints in the lab, what's your first step?
Call for the teacher immediately
Why is it important to label all chemical container?
to prevent accidents from happening