Lab Safety Flashcards
If a fire erupts, what should you immediately do?
Notify the teacher
When should approved eye protection (such as goggles) be worn in the lab?
Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used
After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be
disposed of according to your teacher’s directions
You have been injured in the lab (cut, burned, etc.). What should you do first?
tell the teacher at once
Long hair in the lab must be
tied back or kept out of the way with a hair band
What are examples of what NOT to wear during a lab activity?
loose clothing, dangling jewelry, sandals
Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are
always against the rules
When handling animals, students should
report bites or scratches immediately and not tease or handle animals roughly
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell who?
the teacher
When you finish working with chemicals , biological specimens, and other lab substances, always
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
Is chewing gum, eating, or drinking permitted in the lab?
no
When using a razor blade or scalpel, always cut material
away from you
Before you leave the science room, you should
clean your work area and wash your hands with soap and water
Do personal eyeglasses provide protection like safety goggles do in a lab?
no
Before you begin a lab, you should
read all instructions, make sure you have all lab materials needed, and ask questions
