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Lab Safety

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Approved eye protection (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory   any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used  
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If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,   take them out before starting the lab/tell your teacher  
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If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should   ask the instructor before proceeding  
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After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be   disposed of according to you instructor's directions  
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If a lab experiment is not completed, you should   discuss the issue with your instructor  
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You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube   away from all people  
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You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should   use tongs  
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You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should   tell the science instructor at once  
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When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should: a) read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary b) examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks. c) clean any glassware that appears dirty   a) read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary b) examine all glassware to check for chips or cracks. c) clean any glassware that appears dirty  
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You want to place a piece of glass tubing into a rubber stopper after the tubing has been fire polished and cooled. This is best done by:   a) lubricating the tubing with water or glycerin b) using a towel or cotton gloves for protection c) twisting the tubing stopper carefully  
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Personal eyeglasses provide as much protection as: a) a face shield b) safety glasses c) splash proof chemical goggles   None of the above  
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Long hair in the laboratory must be   tied back, kept out of the way  
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The following footwear is best in the laboratory   closed-toed shoes  
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In the laboratory, the following should not be worn:   a) loose clothing b) dangling jewelry c) sandals  
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Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are   always against the rules  
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If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell   the science instructor  
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If an acid is splashed on your skin, wash with   plenty of water  
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When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always   wash your hands thoroughly with soup and water  
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True or false: Hot glass looks the same as cold glass   true  
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True or false: All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous   true  
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True or false: Return all unused chemicals to their original containers   false  
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True or false: Work areas should be kept clean and tidy   true  
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True or false: Pipets are used to measure and dispense small amounts of liquids, You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth   false  
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True or false: Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present   false  
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True or false: Never remove chemicals or other lab equipment from the laboratory.   true  
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True or false: Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use   false  
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True or false: Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory   true  
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True or false: All unauthorized experiments are prohibited   true  
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True or false: You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item   false  
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True or false: Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities   true  
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True or false: It's okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash   false  
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True or false: Never leave a lit burner unattended   true  
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