Laboratory Safety Test
Horseplay or practical jokes in the
lab are…
Always against the rules
You have been injured in the lab.
First you should….
Tell Mrs. Hutchison or the teacher
Spilled acid should be neutralized
with
Sodium bicarbonate
When gathering glassware and
equipment for an experiment, you
should
Read all directions carefully
Examine all glassware
Clean any glassware that appears
dirty
After completing an experiment, all
chemical wastes should be
Disposed of according to Mrs.
Hutchison
Approved eye protection—Safety
Goggles–are used in the lab…
(when)
Anytime chemicals, heat or
glassware are used
If you do not understand a direction
or part of a lab procedure, you
should…
Ask Mrs. Hutchison before
proceeding
To extinguish a lab fire, you should
know…
How to operate a fire extinguisher
Know where fire extinguishers are
Know who is responsible for using
the extinguisher
If a lab fire erupts, notify Mrs.
Hutchison at once and then….
Follow Mrs. Hutchison’s instructions
To put out a fire in a person’s hair
or clothing use a…..
A fire blanket
If a piece of equipment is not
working properly, stop turn it off
and tell…..
Mrs. Hutchison—the science
instructor
Paper towels or rags with
flammable liquids or solid
chemicals on them must be put
in…
A designated chemical waste
container with a lid
Long hair in the lab must be….
Tied back
All lab floors, aisles and
passageways should be kept clear
of
Lab equipment and chemicals
(&
NOTEBOOKS)
When you finish working with
chemicals, biological specimens
and other lab substances, always…
Wash your hands with soap and
water
The following footwear is best in
the lab…
Closed toe shoes
Eyeglasses provide as much
protection as
A.
B.
C.
D.
A face shield
Safety glasses
Splashproof chemical goggles
None of the above
When you finish with chemicals,
biological specimens and other lab
substances, always
Wash your hands thoroughly with
soap and water
In a lab, you should be cautious of…
Loose clothing
Dangling jewelry
sandals,
AND NONE OF THESE SHOULD BE
WORN DURING A LAB
When using a razor blade or
scalpel, always cut material ….
Away from you
Before you leave the science
room, you should….
Wash your hands with soap and
water
Return all equipment to the proper
storage area
Clean your work area and equipment
When is chewing gum, eating
and drinking permissible during
a lab?
Never—unless we are doing a food lab
If a lab experiment is not completed
you should….
Schedule a time with Mrs. Hutchison
when you can complete the lab.
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