Science Saftey
If are unsure on how to do a lab activity...
Ask the teacher
If you break a piece of glassware or equipment tell the teacher...
At once
You should be sure equipment is clean..
Before and after you use it
Never heat a container that is:
Closed
Disturbing another student in the laboratory with horse play is..
Dangerous
Disturbing other students in the laboratory while they're working is:
Dangerous
You should tie back long hair and take off long sleeves when....
Doing any type if expirament
Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of...
Each and every student
What is safety lab equiptment?
Eywash, First Aid Kit, Fire Blanket
T/F Along with the teacher it is my responsibility to maintain and practice safe procedures in the lab
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T/F Cleanup spills mediately notify the teacher only if the spill involves chemicals
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T/F all the substances in the lab are harmless therefore feel free to taste lab materials, chew gum and bring food or drinks into the lab
F
T/F broken glass can be cleaned up by the student using their bare hands
F
T/F experimenting without your teachers permission is allowed this shows a great deal of initiative
F
T/F if you are instructed to smell something place your nose near the opening of the container and take a deep snort
F
T/F if you catch on fire be sure to run faster than the flames to escape the heat
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T/F if you're tired you may sit on the lab tables
F
T/F it is permissible to eat drink and walk barefoot in the lab
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T/F it's OK to have combustible materials near an open flame
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T/F since lab is supposed to be fun horse play is encouraged
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T/F to speed up lab work it is permissible to throw nonbreakable items across the room to your lab table
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T/F when heating a test tube point it in the direction of you or your lab partner so he or she can see what's happening
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T/FWork areas can be left a mess after all you know the teacher will clean up after you
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The most important thing in lab experiments is
Saftey
When you work in the lab long hair must be:
Tied back
Why is keeping a work area clean important?
To prevent accidents
What is not safe lab practice
Touching glassware after it has been on a heat source right away
The correct way to move around the lab is
Walk
Goggles must be worn...
When using fire, glassware, and chemicals
Sharp Objects should be carried...
With the point down and away from the body
What is the correct procedure to follow when smelling the odor of a chemical substance?
Fan your hand over the subtsance toward your nose which should be several centimeters from the substance
To put out a fire in a person's hair or clothes use:
Fire blanket
To prevent accidents during lab activities you should:
Follow directions
Clean up a spill..
Immediatley
I can do experiments alone when?
Never
When can you eat in the lab?
Never
Why is it important to know the names and appearances of lab equipment before doing lab work?
So you can follow the lab instructions clearly
What I'd the correct procedure to take when a chemical is spilled?
Stand back and advise teacher of spill
Cleaning up the laboratory is the responsibility of:
Students leaving the lab
T/F Loose clothing and longsleeved clothing should be removed before doing a lab
T
T/F Safety goggles must be worn during the entire lot the only exception is when the teacher says they are not required
T
T/F always read and think about each laboratory assignment before starting the activity
T
T/F always use a clamp tongs or heat resistant gloves when handling hot containers
T
T/F any laboratory accident however small should be reported immediately to your teacher
T
T/F clear laboratory table of unnecessary materials before starting work
T
T/F dispose of lab materials as instructed by teacher
T
T/F if you accidentally get chemicals in your eyes immediately put water on them to help flush out the chemicals
T
T/F long hair must be tied back especially in the area of an open flame
T
If you do not finish the lab experiment you should:
Talk to the teacger
If you see something dangerous in the lab...
Tell the teacher at once
