1. LAB SAFETY

2. WHEN STARTING A LAB, YOU SHOULD: A.Immediately start touching all of the lab equipment B.Look around & copy what everyone else is doing. C.Read through all of the directions D.Begin working without assistance. Read through all of the directions

3. EYE WASH STATION The eye wash station is used to flush eyes with water. It should be used when harmful chemicals or foreign objects get in the eyes. It should be used for at least 15-20 minutes. It is located on the right side of the lab, attached to a sink.

4. WHEN HEATING A TEST TUBE… Always point the opening of the tube away from yourself and others.

5. IDENTIFY A SITUATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE USE OF A FIRE BLANKET: A.Your lab partner caught their shirt on fire B. A large fire has started in the lab C.You are feeling particularly chilly Your lab partner caught their shirt on fire

6. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT SHOULD BE DONE IN THE CASE OF A LABORATORY ACCIDENT? A.Clean up the spill or broken glass B.Notify the teacher C.Grab the fire extinguisher D.Leave the room Notify the teacher

7. HOW TO SMELL CHEMICALS SAFELY When smelling a chemical or substance during an experiment, you should always waft the chemical. Never smell the chemical directly.

8. HOW TO DILUTE AN ACID When diluting an acid you should always add the acid to the water because it reduces the amount of splashing.

9. BOOKS AND BACKPACKS Books and backpacks should always be kept in the classroom because if they are brought to the lab they could be a tripping hazard.

10. HOW SHOULD YOU DISPOSE OF BROKEN GLASS? Tell the teacher about any broken glass. They will either clean it or tell you how to clean it.

11. WHEN ARE SAFETY GOGGLES REQUIRED? A.When working with open flame B.When working with harmful chemicals C.When working with sharp objects D.All of the above All of the above

12. WHEN WOULD YOU USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER? A.When your lab partner has caught on fire B.When a large pile of papers has caught on fire C.When the entire school is on fire D.When you want to play a trick on someone When a large pile of papers has caught on fire

13. CARRYING SHARP OBJECTS If you need to carry scissors or other sharp objects from one place to another, you should carry them with the point facing down.

14. FIRE ALARM If you hear a fire alarm, you should stand up quietly and listen for instructions from adults. You should walk with your class to the nearest exit and wait quietly outside until an adult tells you what to do next.

15. WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE WAY TO DISPOSE OF CHEMICALS? A. Flush down the sink with lots of water B. Seal in labeled container C. Dump them out in the trash can D. Dispose of as directed by teacher Dispose of as directed by teacher

16. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO NEVER LEAVE A HEAT SOURCE UNATTENDED An unattended heat source could cause a fire.

17. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO DURING A LAB, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Read the directions Ask your lab partner ASK THE TEACHER

18. HOT GLASSWARE Glassware that has been heated should never be placed in cold water because it could shatter.

19. LONG HAIR It is important to tie back long hair before starting an experiment because it could get caught in something dangerous or it could catch on fire.

20. WHAT SHOULD YOU NEVER DO IN THE LABORATORY? A.Horseplay B.Eat or drink C.Enter the supply room D.All of the above All of the above

21. WHEN WORKING WITH AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE, YOU SHOULD: A.Make sure your area is dry. B.Check the cord for damage C.Use the device as instructed D.All of the above All of the above