T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/ What's Wrong? Lab Safety Challenge #1 T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/

Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm What’s wrong? Identify 6 different safety concerns shown in the picture below. Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm

The answers are … 1. Don’t fool around during a lab. 2. Always point test tubes and other items away from yourself and others when heating. 6. Don’t eat or drink while in the lab. 5. Always wear safety goggles when doing an experiment 3. Keep hair and other flammable objects away from flames. 4. Don’t leave a flame unattended. Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm

T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/ What's Wrong? Lab Safety Challenge #2 T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/

Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm What’s wrong? Identify 9 different safety concerns shown in the picture below. Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm

The answers are … 1. Always wear safety goggles during a lab. 2. Don’t smell directly from a container - WAFT. 4. Keep your lab area neat and clean. 3. Don’t heat closed containers. 5. Unplug equipment when not in use. 9. Keep papers and other flammable objects away from flames. 7. Don’t place lab materials near the edge of the table. 8. Don’t leave materials laying on the floor. 6. Clean up spills immediately Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm