Lab Safety Rules

Question 1

Name any 5 heat and fire safety rules

Answer 1

Never use a heat source without wearing safety goggles
Never heat a chemical you’re not instructed to
Never reach across a flame
Never heat a liquid in a closed container
Use a water bath when heating liquids in test tubes

Question 2

Name any five safety rules for using chemicals safely

Answer 2

Never touch,taste or smell a chemical you don’t know for a fact is harmless
Use only the chemicals needed for the experiment
Dispose of all chemicals as instructed from your teacher
When diluting acids, pour the acid into the water
Rinse all acids of your skin and clothes with water

Question 3

Name any 3 rules for using glassware safely

Answer 3

Never force a rubber stopper into glass tubing
Never heat glassware that isn’t thoroughly dry
Never use broken or chipped glassware

Question 4

Name 3 safety rules when handling sharp objects

Answer 4

Handle scalpels and razor blades with extreme care
Be careful when handling sharp pointed objects
Notify your teacher immediately if you cut yourself or receive a cut

Question 5

Name 3 end of investigation rules

Answer 5

When an investigation is completed clean your work area, return all equipment to its correct place
Wash your hands after every investigation
Turn off all burners after after an investigation

Question 6

Name any general lab safety rules

Answer 6

Know the location of safety equipment 
Dress for the lab
Do not eat or drink in the science lab
Do not taste or sniff chemical 
Act responsibly in the lab
Know what to do with lab accidents 
Leave experiments at the lab
Don’t experiment on yourself 
Know what to do when the experiment is over