2. Safety Rules! Science Lab Safety

3. Working in the science lab can be EXCITING! However, the lab can be dangerous if proper safety rules are not followed at all times. Science Lab This Way!

4. In order to prepare for a safe year in the science lab, we are going to review a few basic safety rules…. Preparation is KEY!

5. Safety Rules To Follow Most important!!! Listen to teacher

6. Safety Rules To Follow A teacher must be present

7. No belongings near lab stations or flames. Safety Rules To Follow

8. Keep all materials (clothing, hair, papers, etc.) away from a flame (or heat source). Safety Rules To Follow

9. No food, drinks, or gum Safety Rules To Follow

10. No running/ horseplay This rule applies at all times. Safety Rules To Follow

11. Tie back long hair, close-toed shoes. Safety Rules To Follow

12. Always wear safety goggles when: using chemicals, Heating something Using glass Safety Rules To Follow

13. Wash your hands after every experiment. Safety Rules To Follow

14. Read and follow all directions Safety Rules To Follow Lab Directions

15. Immediately tell your teacher if you get hurt. Safety Rules To Follow

16. Never use broken glassware. Safety Rules To Follow

17. Never reach across a flame. Safety Rules To Follow

18. Always point a test tube away from you and others. Safety Rules To Follow

19. Never look directly into a test tube when mixing or heating chemicals. Safety Rules To Follow

20. Always use a clamp or tongs when handling hot glassware. Safety Rules To Follow

21. Immediately tell your teacher if a chemical gets on your skin or clothing. This symbol is used when chemicals can cause burns or are poisonous to the skin. Safety Rules To Follow This symbol is used when substances can stain or burn clothing.

22. Never smell a chemical directly from the container. Wave your hand over the container and “waft” the fumes towards your nose. Safety Rules To Follow

23. Never taste a chemical or anything else in the lab! Safety Rules To Follow

24. Keep lids on bottles (and containers) when not in use. Safety Rules To Follow

25. Always clean up your work area and equipment after an experiment is completed. Equipment must be returned to its proper place. Safety Rules To Follow

26. Time for a Quiz! Let’s test your science lab safety knowledge!

27. Lab Safety Quiz Long hair must be tied back in the lab. True or False?

28. Lab Safety Quiz You need to tie your hair back to prevent it from getting in the way. If you have loose hair while using a Bunsen burner or candle, it may get burned. True

29. Lab Safety Quiz What things do you need to wear when working with chemicals or anything that could get in your eyes? A)Lab Coat B)Goggles C)Gloves D)All of these

30. Lab Safety Quiz You should always wear goggles, when working with chemicals or anything that can get in your eyes. Follow this rule to prevent getting chemicals into your eyes. B) Goggles

31. Lab Safety Quiz What should you do if a glass breakage occurs? A)Leave it where it is without telling anyone. B)Touch it to see if it is safe. C)Run out of the classroom. D)Immediately tell your teacher.

32. Lab Safety Quiz If you accidentally break some glass, do not touch it because it may contain dangerous substances that may affect your skin or be poisonous. Tell your teacher immediately so it can be cleaned up as quickly as possible and not create a hazard for anyone else. D) Immediately tell your teacher.

33. Lab Safety Quiz What should you maintain in your lab work area? A)A messy work space. B)A clean and tidy work space. C)Chemicals spread all around you. D)Lots of food and drink.

34. Lab Safety Quiz You should always maintain a clean work area because it helps you keep track of what you are doing. Be aware of what chemicals you are using and what you need to use them for. Never eat or drink in the lab! B) A clean and tidy work space.

35. Lab Safety Quiz What should you do if a flame from a burner leaps out of the burner toward you? A)Touch it with your finger to turn off the fire. B)Touch the flame to see how hot it is. C)Get out of the way and turn off the gas immediately (or tell your teacher too). D)None of these.

36. Lab Safety Quiz If you are using a Bunsen burner and the flame leaps out toward you, turn off the gas immediately to prevent getting burned. Always stay a safe distance away from the Bunsen burner while using it. C) Get out of the way and turn off the gas immediately (or tell your teacher too).

37. Lab Safety Quiz Always point a test tube or bottle that is being heated toward you and others. True or False?

38. Lab Safety Quiz Chemicals can splash or boil out of a heated test tube or bottle. Never hold a test tube toward you or others because it may break and chemicals may splash onto your clothes. Always be aware while holding a test tube: remember always point it AWAY from you and other people. False

39. Lab Safety Quiz If you are heating a liquid, what should you never do? A)Heat the liquid in a closed container.. B)Heat the liquid in an open container. C)Both of these.

40. Lab Safety Quiz NEVER, NEVER, NEVER heat a closed container because the expanding gases produced may blow the container apart, injuring you and/or others. Heating a liquid in an open container means the gases produced can escape safely. A)Heat the liquid in a closed container.

41. Lab Safety Quiz What should you NEVER do if you have heated a container? A)Pick up the container with a clamp. B)Test its temperature. C)Pick up the container with your hands. D)All of the these.

42. Lab Safety Quiz If you can feel the heat on the back of your hand when you hold it near the container, it is too hot to handle. Use a clamp or tongs when handling hot containers. If you are unsure of whether a container is hot, pick it up with tongs or a clamp anyway, just to be safe. C) Pick up the container with your hands.

43. Lab Safety Quiz Never heat a chemical unless instructed to do so. True or False?

44. Lab Safety Quiz Some chemicals are so strong that if you heat them, they may explode. A chemical that is harmless when cool can be dangerous when heated. Always listen to what your teacher tells you. True

45. Lab Safety Quiz What should you NEVER do in the lab? A)Mess around with your friends. B)Run while holding a beaker with chemicals. C)Play practical jokes on people. D)All of the these.

46. Lab Safety Quiz Never play in the lab. If you do, you may break a beaker that may contain dangerous chemicals. Always remain at your lab station and do not interfere with other students’ work. D) All of the these.

47. Good Job! You have completed the lab safety quiz and are now ready to experiment in the science lab! Be safe!

48. Always wear your lab coat and gloves to protect your skin and clothing. Safety Rules To Follow