Equipment and Practice
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell...
the science instructor (teacher)
Should I... start my laboratory work immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present?
No!
When heating a test tube, always point the open end...
away from all people
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, what should you do?
Ask the science teacher before moving on.
When is it okay to goof around, horseplay and otherwise act unprofessional in a science lab?
Never!!
True or false: Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
false
Should I...wear dangling jewelry, loose clothing, and/or sandals in the lab?
No!
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should not be used near...
An open flame!
When is it appropriate to take off your goggles in the science lab?
Never or only when the lab is complete over, all the equipment is put away properly, and the teacher says so
If a lab is not completed, what should you do?
Discuss the issue with your science teacher
How should someone carry a microscope?
With 2 hands; one on the arm and the other on the base
Should I... enter the science cabinets/chemical storage area any time I need to get something?
No, never go into the science cabinets/chemical storage area without the permission of the teacher.
After completing an experiment, what do you do with the chemical waste?
Dispose of it according to your science instructor.
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances what must you do?
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
If you break glass, what should you do?
Tell the teacher as quickly as possible - NEVER PICK UP BROKEN GLASS YOURSELF
Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids. True or false: you should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.
False!
Should I... eat, drink, or chew gum in the science lab?
No! Never eat, drink, or chew gum in the lab!
True or false: Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.
True!
Which chemicals/substances in the lab are considered to be dangerous?
ALL chemicals!
if an acid splashes on your skin, wash it at once with what?
Plenty of water. Not with soap.
True/False: It is okay to leave a Bunsen burner unattended as long as you are coming right back.
False. Never leave a lit burner unattended(alone).
Should I... tell my science teacher if I wear contacts?
Yes! Let your science teacher know if you wear contacts (even if its only sometimes)
True or false: It is okay to return chemicals to the original containers.
False!
True or false: It is okay to remove chemicals, specimens, and other equipment from the lab.
False
True or false: All unauthorized experiments are prohibited (banned).
True. All labs you are not told to do by your science teacher are not allowed.