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-Lab Safety-
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Laboratory Safety? | The procedures taken in a Laboratory area that you and other students take to be safe. |
| If you are thirsty do you drink out of a cup that you mix chemicals with if it has been cleaned? | No. |
| If you have forgotten your lab coat, do you borrow someone else coat? Or do you go ask the teacher what to do? | Ask the teacher what to do. |
| Whats the first thing you do after handling chemicals in a lab? | Wash your hands. |
| What do you do before doing an experiment? | Read the entire lab procedure. |
| Should you bring other materials into the lab other than whats necessary? | No. |
| How should you keep your work area in the lab? | Uncluttered. |
| What kind of shoes should you wear in the lab? | Always wear closed toed shoes. |
| Other than closed toed shoes, what other attire should you wear in a lab? | Safety goggles, protective lab apron or coat, and protective gloves. |
| What should you never do while working in a lab? | Eat or drink. |
| What is another thing you should never do while working in a lab? | Apply make-up. |
| What is something that should never be done in a lab? | Tasting chemicals. |
| If you spill a chemical what should you do? | Report it to the teacher. |
| Should you wander off alone in a laboratory? | No. |
| What should you always do before an experiment? | Check chords for frayed wires or missing coverings. |
| After an experiment you should: | Clean the area thoroughly. |
| If you get a chemical in your eye what should you do? | Tell the teacher immediately. |
| If you get a chemical in your eye and the teacher is not around what should you do? | Rinse your eye out. |
| What kind of area should you work in? | A well ventilated area. |
| Can contact lens be worn in the lab? | No. |
| Why can't contact lens be worn in the lab? | Because a chemical can get between the lens and the eye. |
| What do you do if there is a fire drill during an experiment? | Close all containers and turn off any electrical appliances. |
| Should you keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while using chemicals or lab equipment? | Yes. |
| Should labels and equipment instructions be read carefully before use? | Yes. |
| Is it okay to fool around and horse play in a lab? | No. |