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 … Don’t fool around during a lab. Always wear safety goggles when doing an experiment Always point test tubes and other items away from yourself and others when heating. Don’t eat or drink while in the lab. Keep hair and other flammable objects away from flames. 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 … Always wear safety goggles during a lab. Don’t smell directly from a container - WAFT. Don’t heat closed containers. Keep your lab area neat and clean. Don’t place lab materials near the edge of the table. Keep papers and other flammable objects away from flames. Unplug equipment when not in use. Don’t leave materials laying on the floor. Clean up spills immediately Image: http://morrisonlabs.com/lab_safety.htm