Safety

7. What is the proper way of smelling a

chemical?

Wafting (wave fumes towards your nose)

18. What are 2 safety rules associated with

fire?

1) Never leave fire unattended

2) Never reach across a flame

10. True or False: When you get confused about something during lab you should try to figure it out

yourself.

False – always ask your teacher!

4. What is the most important lab rule you should always follow?

ALWAYS listen to your teacher

14. What is the proper way to heat a test tube?

Point the test tube AWAY from you

1. What do you do if your lab partners clothes

catch on fire?

Get the fire blanket

8. List 3 reasons your hair should be pulled

back during a lab:

1) Could block your view2) Could catch on fire3) Could get in the

chemicals

5. What should you do if you have leftover chemicals

at the end of a lab?

Wait for your teacher’s instructions on how to

dispose of them

17. If anything gets in your eyes during lab, what

should you do?

Wash your eyes out & tell your teacher

15. What are safety symbols?

Symbols that appear on labs

16. Why do we have these (safety symbols)

on our lab sheets?

To alert you to possible precautions to take during lab

9. When you are cutting materials during lab, what is the proper way of doing this?

Always cut AWAY from your body

11. True or False: If another group has a question during lab, you should go and help them out.

False

13. Is it ever okay to taste something during a

lab?

No – never!

19. True or False: If you break glass at any point during a lab you should pick it up with your

hands and throw it away.

False – tell your teacher and leave it alone

12. What should you do with any leftover chemicals

at the end of a lab?

Wait for your teachers instructions

2. When do you wear safety goggles during

lab?

ALWAYS

6. If you get injured during a lab, what should you do?

Tell your teacher

3. True or False: It is okay for you to mix unknown chemicals during a

lab.

False

What should you do if there is a fire in the

trashcan?

Cover the trashcan with the fire blanket