Science Safety

What should you do if there is a fire? If a fire erupts, you should 1.Immediately notify the teacher 2.Run for the fire extinguisher 3.Throw water on the fire 4.Open the windows

Why do we use safety glasses? 1.To avoid strain on the eyes 2.To improve your vision 3.Only if you do not have corrective glasses 4.Any time chemicals, heat or glassware are used

What do you do if you don’t understand the lab directions? 1.Figure out as you do the lab 2.Try several methods until something works 3.Ask the teacher before proceeding 4.Skip it and go on to the next part

What do you do with lab trash/waste? 1.Leave it at your lab station for the next class 2.Dispose of it according to your teacher’s directions 3.Dump it in the sink 4.Take it home

You’ve been burned or hurt. What should you do? 1.Visit the school nurse after class 2.See a doctor after school 3.Tell the teacher at once 4.Apply first aid yourself

You’ve got long hair. What do you with it during lab activities? 1.Cut it short 2.Hold it away from the experiment with one hand 3.Always keep it neatly groomed 4.Tie it back or keep it entirely out of the way with a hair band

Which of the following should not be worn during a laboratory activity? 1.Loose clothing 2.Dangling jewelry 3.Sandals 4.All of the above

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the classroom are 1.Always against the rules 2.Okay 3.Not dangerous 4.Okay if you are working alone

When handling animals, students should 1.Open cages only with permission 2.Not tease or handle animals roughly 3.Report bites or scratches to the teacher immediately 4.All of the above

If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off and tell 1.The principal 2.Your lab partner 3.Your best friend in the class 4.The teacher

When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substances, always 1.Treat your hand with skin lotion 2.Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water 3.Wipe your hands on a towel 4.Wipe your hands on your clothes

Which of the following activities are permitted in the laboratory: 1.Chewing gum 2.Eating 3.Drinking 4.None of the above

Before you leave the science room, you should 1.Clean your work area and equipment 2.Return all equipment to the proper storage area 3.Wash your hands with soap and water 4.All of the above

Can you tell where we keep the fire equipment? 1.A fire blanket 2.A fire extinguisher in the hallway and classroom 3.Exits

True or False All chemicals in the lab (including foodstuffs and store bought chemicals) should be treated as if they could be hazardous.

True or False Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.

Laboratory work may be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the teacher is not yet present

True or False Never remove chemicals, specimens, or other equipment from the laboratory.

True or False Always carry a microscope using both hands.

True or False Read all procedures thoroughly before performing a laboratory investigation.

True or False All unauthorized experiments are prohibited

You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to get an item.

True or False It is okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands as long as the glass is placed in the trash cans.

True or False Do not leave a lit burner or hot plate unattended.

If in doubt about what to do... TELL THE TEACHER Let’s have a safe science year!