Lab Safety
Student A is being careless while using sharp equipment such as a scalpel
What is a bad behavior. We must be careful when using sharp equipment not to harm ourselves or our peers.
True or False: Chemicals can be placed in any empty container or back in their original container.
What is FALSE: Chemicals should always be put in labelled containers, and never back in their original container to prevent contamination.
Student B has lunch leftovers and drink at their lab bench while completing the lab.
What is bad behavior. Food and drink should never be in a lab as they can get contaminated.
True or False: You should be aware of where all safety equipment is located in the room.
True
Student C left their bunsen burner unattended while going to ask the teacher a question.
What is bad behavior. Open flame should never be left alone.
When dealing with specimens you should do this to your hands before and after the lab?
What is wash them.
Student D broke a glass and began to pick up the broken glass themselves.
What is bad behavior? (Tell the teacher!)
When the lab is complete it is important to do this to your lab station.
What is cleaning up your lab station and putting everything away properly.
Student E is pouring chemicals above eye level.
What is bad behavior. (The chemicals could fall on you).