Pre-Lab Safety
Classroom Safety Equipment
Good or Bad Behavior in the lab?
True or False
Fill in the Blank
100
This should be done to long hair when working with an open flame.
What is tie hair back?
100
This piece of safety equipment is used to cover someone if their clothing would catch on fire during a lab.
What is a fire blanket?
100
Student A is using a wafting technique to detect the scent of an unknown liquid substance.
What is a good behavior?
100

It's okay to touch your face while working with chemicals in the lab.

False. You should avoid touching your face to prevent chemicals from coming into contact with your skin or eyes.

100

Always wear __________ when working with chemicals or sharp objects to protect your eyes. 

safety goggles

200
This type of shoe should not be worn on lab days.
What are opened-toed shoes?
200
This piece of safety equipment is used only by the teacher in case of a fire during a lab to put out the fire.
What is a fire extinguisher?
200
Student B is wearing safety goggles and an apron while working with baking soda and vinegar during a lab.
What is good behavior?
200

You should always wear safety goggles when conducting experiments that involve liquids or sharp objects.

True. Safety goggles protect your eyes from potential hazards.

200

If you spill a liquid in the lab, you should __________ the teacher immediately so they can help with the cleanup.

notify 

300
These two items must be worn to protect our clothes and skin.
What are aprons and gloves?
300
This piece of safety equipment contains material to treat minor injuries.
What is a first aid kit?
300
Student C is wearing goggles and an apron while reaching across a hot plate to unplug it.
What is bad behavior? (no gloves and reaching across the burner)
300

You can eat or drink in the laboratory as long as you wash your hands afterward

False. Eating or drinking in the lab can contaminate experiments and pose health risks.

300

Before starting an experiment, make sure to read the __________ carefully to understand the proper procedures and safety measures.

instructions 

400
These are important to wear to protect our eyes during a lab.
What are safety goggles?
400
This piece of safety equipment is used when debris (small particles) get in your eyes.
What is an eyewash station?
400
Student D is wearing goggles and gloves while picking up broken glass from a beaker that was dropped on the floor.
What is bad behavior? (Tell the teacher!)
400

If a chemical spills, you should immediately clean it up yourself without notifying the teacher.

False. You should always notify the teacher or lab supervisor to ensure the spill is cleaned up safely.

400

In case of a small fire, use the __________ to put it out, but always alert the teacher first.

fire extinguisher

500

DOUBLE!!!

Always use __________ to handle hot containers or equipment to avoid burns.

heat resistant gloves or tongs 

500
This is the first person that should be made aware of any mishaps or accidents during a lab.
What is the teacher?
500
Student E sits down at the lab table and immediately begins to read the lab directions and mixing unknown chemicals as indicated by the directions.
What is bad behavior? (The teacher did not tell them to start)
500

It's safe to use broken or damaged equipment if it seems to be working fine.

False. Broken or damaged equipment can be dangerous and should be reported and repaired or replaced.

500

Always tie back long hair and roll up loose or baggy _______when working in the lab to prevent them from getting caught in equipment or coming into contact with chemicals.

sleeves