General Safety
The Number one rule of safety is ...
"Always read and follow directions."
What should you do if you break a beaker or test tube in the lab?
Tell the teacher and throw it away in the glass disposal
Are you ever allowed to eat in the lab?
No (unless it's required for data collection)
When dissecting something always cut ___________ from you.
Away from yourself
There is a spill in the lab what do you do ?
Tell the teacher first and then clean up.
True or False: Glass that is hot looks like cold glass.
If you spill a chemical on your hand what should you do?
Tell the teacher then wash it off in the sink.
If your are working with electrical equipment, it is ok to be by a sink.
No this can cause electrocution.
There is an accident in the lab and someone hurt themselves, what do you do?
Tell the teacher right away and report all accidents.
When doing a lab that has open flame, name one important lab safety gear?
Gloves, mitts, or tongs for hands
Goggles over eyes
Hair tie for long hair
What's the easiest way to lose lab points?
Not following instructions.
When you are done using equipment that has a cord what should you do ?
Wrap up the cord and keep it away from water.
Your lab group already knows how to do the lab experiment. One person suggests it is ok to get materials and start without the teacher. Is your group member correct?
No, wait to see if the teacher has further instructions or ask 'may we begin?'
When heating a test tube, what direction should you hold the test tube?
Away from you but not pointed at another person
What is an important rule about chemicals in containers?
Keep the lids closed, only use what is needed.
You discover an some exposed wire in the cords you are using, what should you do?
Tell the teacher
Where is the eye wash station in the lab?
Next to the goggle cabinet, by the sink, next to the first aid kit, near the pencil sharper, at the side of the classroom.
Run out the door, finish your last data point, or gather your belongings, etc.
When you mix chemicals it is ok to shake them to make sure that they are mixed well.
No, gently swirl/follow lab procedure instructions.
The effects of an electrical shock depend on the following except
a. current
b. path
c. duration
d. body weight
d. body weight