Lab Safety- TRUE OR FALSE

Follow all verbal and written instructions given by instructor.

TRUE-always follow directions.

Avoid baggy clothing.

TRUE-baggy clothing can catch fire or knock things over.

You have to know the location of safety equipment in the room.

TRUE-be prepared for an emergency.

Do not touch, smell, or taste any chemicals or specimens unless specifically instructed to do so.

TRUE-consider all lab chemicals and specimens to be dangerous.

Always use clean equipment to prevent contamination.

TRUE-do not use the same scooper for different chemicals.

Horseplay is not allowed in the lab.

TRUE-horseplay will result in being asked to complete lab after school.

If you have long hair, you must tie my hair back before beginning a lab.

TRUE-long hair can catch fire or knock things over.

Always dispose of waste material as directed by your instructor.

TRUE-never assume it can go down the drain!

Do not eat food in the lab.

TRUE-no food allowed outside of cafeteria.

Place equipment that can roll in a basket or container to prevent them rolling off the table.

TRUE-prevent breakage.

Always tell your teacher if equipment has loose or bare wires.

TRUE-this can be very dangerous.

Always keep electrical equipment away from water.

TRUE-this is not safe.

You should always wear all safety equipment as instructed by your teachers.

TRUE-this may include lab goggles, aprons, gloves.

You should always keep aisles and exits clear from backpacks and other personal items.

TRUE-we need to be able to move around quickly and safely in case of an emergency.

You have to report all spills, accidents, or breaks to the instructor immediately.

TRUE-when in doubt, tell your teacher.

You can figure out how much space you need for an experiment as you go along.

FALSE-always determine how much space is needed before beginning the lab.

You do not need to read the labels of chemicals carefully--they are all the same, anyways.

FALSE-always make sure you are using the correct chemicals.

When you unplug plugs, you can grab the cord and pull.

FALSE-always pull on the plug, not the cord.

You do not need to wash your hands after doing a lab.

FALSE-always wash hands after doing a lab.

You can wear sandals while doing lab work.

FALSE-closed toed shoes are required.

You can leave used matches on the table for the teacher to clean up.

FALSE-collect all used matches in a cup and dispose at the end of class.

If you wear glasses, you do not need to wear safety goggles when your teacher tells the other students to.

FALSE-glasses do not offer sufficient eye protection.

To get an accurate temperature reading, you can just put the thermometer in the substance and let it rest on the bottom.

FALSE-let the thermometer suspend in the substance.

You can work on an experiment when the teacher is not in the room.

FALSE-never do a lab unsupervised.

You can apply make-up or adjust your contact lenses in the lab.

FALSE-never do either of these things.

You can turn a burner on before you need to use it.

FALSE-never leave a burner or hat source on when not in use.

You can pour solids down the drain if they are small enough.

FALSE-never pour solids down the drain.

You can take chemicals and supplies with you when you leave, especially if you didn't finish your lab.

FALSE-never remove any chemicals or supplies from the classroom.

You can pick up big pieces of broken glass with your hands.

FALSE-never touch broken glass; inform the teacher so that they can clean it up.

A thermometer is a great stirring rod because it is long and thin.

FALSE-never use a thermometer as a stirring rod.

You can figure out the lab as you go.

FALSE-read instructions and safety information ahead of time.