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Lab Safety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The best way to ensure laboratory safety is for everyone in the laboratory to use... | Personal protective equipment |
| What should you do to protect your eyes? | Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles. |
| What type of shoe should you wear in the lab? | Closed-toe shoes (sneakers) |
| What should you wear with handling chemicals? | Gloves |
| What are the four things you should know the locations of in the lab? | First aid kit, eyewash, shower, and fire equipment |
| Should you avoid wear contact lenses? | Yes |
| Do you assume all chemicals are safe? | No, you assume all are dangerous |
| Should you eat or drink anything in the lab? | Never |
| Should your clothes be loose or tight? | Tight |
| Is horseplay acceptable in the lab? | Never |
| Keep work area: 1.) cluttered 2.) uncluttered | 2.) uncluttered |
| What type or fabric should you wear? | Cotton |
| If you have long hair, what should you do with it? | Tie it back in a pony tail. |
| True or false? Touch your face or eyes while conducting an experiment | False. |
| If you cut something, 1.) cut in the direction towards your body 2.) cut in the direction away from your body | 2.) cut in the direction away from your body |
| 1.) Always pour an acid base into water 2.) Always pour water into an acid base | 1.) Always pour an acid base into a water |
| If glassware you are about to use has cracks and chips in it, you should.... | ask the teacher for a replacement |
| True or false? Wear long pants. long sleeves, socks and closed-toe shoes. | True |
| Can you chew gum in the lab? | No |
| How long should you flush you eyes with water after getting a chemical in them? | 15 minutes |
| Should test tubes be pointed towards you or away from you when heating? | Away from you |
| After the experiment, should you clean the glassware? | Yes |
| What is the trash can generally used of in the lab? | It is for the use of disposing dry, harmless materials. |
| What is the sink usually used for in the lab? | It is used for the disposal of water |
| What should you do with biological substances (such as bacteria) after an experiment? | You seal and place it in a biohazard container and let the teacher dispose of it. |