Science Safety Test (LPSS)
When should eye protection be worn?
Anytime during a lab
What should be done with wastes and chemicals at the end of a and lab?
Dispense in proper containers
Is it okay to wear personal eye glasses instead of safety goggles?
No
What should you do if a laboratory fire erupts?
Notify your instructor
What should you do if you wear contacts?
Notify your instructor and get permission to wear them
Flammable materials should never be dispensed or used near_________________
Open flame or heat
What should not be worn?
Sandals, jewelry, loose clothing, etc.
What should you do if you do not understand the lab that you are about to complete?
ask your instructor for help
When you heat a substance in a test tube, where should it point?
away from yourself and others
Why is it not a good idea to bring food or drink into the lab?
because harmful chemicals could contaminate it
Why should/shouldn't used chemicals be returned to their original containers?
because they could contain traces of other chemicals
What should you do to all glassware before use?
check for chipped or broken bits
What should your work area look like in a lab?
clean and tidy
What is the first rule listed?
conduct yourself in a responsible manner
All chemicals in the lab are to be considered ____________________.
dangerous
What type of clothing and footwear should be worn in the laboratory?
goggles, lab aprons and closed toe shoe's
What guidelines should be followed when dealing with sharp objects?
grasp by handle with tips pointed down
Where does broken glass go?
in a glass disposal container
Are horseplay or practical jokes ever okay in laboratory?
no
Can the temperature of glass be seen?
no
Is it ok to take lab equipment or materials home?
no
Is it ok to touch lab equipment before the instructor gives permission?
no
Should used chemicals be returned to their original containers?
no
What should you do if a piece of equipment isn't working properly?
notify your instructor
When you receive your lab paperwork and instructions, what should you do first?
read the directions carefully
If acid splashes on your skin, what should you do?
rinse your skin with water for 20 minutes
What should you do if you do not finish your lab?
tell instructor
What should you do if you're injured during a lab?
tell your instructor
How should your hair be worn in the laboratory?
tied back
What is the proper way to use a pipette?
to use a rubber bulb or pump
What precautions should be taken when handling animals and specimens in the lab?
treat humanely wash hands dispose properly
What should you do to pick up a piece of glass that has been heating?
use tongs or heat-protective gloves
How should broken glass be disposed of?
with a broom and dustpan
