1. Card 1
Card 2
If glassware becomes chipped or broken, notify the teacher immediately.
When mixing acid and water, pour the acid into the water.
Card 3
Card 4
You should know the proper use of safety equipment and where it is kept in the lab classroom.
Tie back long hair when working with chemicals or open flames.

2. Card 5
Card 6
Fumes: dangerous vapors
Toxic: poisonous if touched, swallowed, or inhaled.
Always point test tubes away from you and others.
Card 7
Card 8
Wear safety goggles when using chemicals, hot liquids, or burners.
If you injure yourself or others, tell the teacher immediately.

3. Card 9
Card 10
Electrical: possible shock
Clothing Protection: wear apron at all times
When you have finished an experiment, leave your work area clean and return all equipment and materials to designated areas.
Card 11
Card 12
If you spill any material, let the teacher know before cleaning it up.
When using a flame, don’t leave it unattended, reach over it, or wear loose and baggy clothing.

4. Card 13
Card 14
To safely smell a chemical in the lab, gently wave the fumes toward your nose using a wafting motion.
Sharp Object: protect your hands
Eye Safety: goggles to be worn at all times
Card 15
Card 16
If you come into class with gum or candy, spit it out before the lab begins.
DO NOT try new experiments in the lab, even though you are curious about science. Follow directions from the teacher!

5. Card 17
Card 18
Biological: harmful to humans
Animal Safety: use caution when handling animals
When using razor blades, scalpels, or scissors, never cut toward you.
Card 19
Card 20
Irritant:
wear gloves to protect skin
Chemical: hazardous liquids; danger to skin and other materials
In an experiment, do NOT use more chemicals or materials than you need.

6. Card 21
Card 22
Open Flame/ Flammable: possible burn hazard; use caution
Radioactivity: radioactive materials; use caution
Keep all work areas clean, clear of all unnecessary materials, and organized.
Card 23
Card 24
Always follow the directions of the teacher and read lab instructions before conducting an experiment.
Disposal: dispose of as directed

7. Lab Safety Scavenger Hunt
Name _________________________________________ Date______________ Block ________
Lab Safety Scavenger Hunt
If glassware becomes chipped or broken, what should you do? ____________________________________
______________________________________________
How do you mix acid and water? ________________
You should know the proper use of safety equipment in the laboratory and ________________________
_____________________________________________
When should you tie back long hair?_____________
5. Always point a test tube ________________________
________- dangerous vapors; use caution
_________- poisonous if touched,
swallowed, or inhaled

8. 7. What should you do if you injure yourself or others?
______________________________________________
Wear ________ __________ when using chemicals, hot liquids, or burners.
___________- possible shock
__________ protection- wear apron at
all times
10. True or False? When you have finished an experiment, leave your work area clean and return all equipment and materials to designated areas.
If you spill any material, what should you do? ______
_______________________________________________
When using a flame,
don’t leave it unattended.
reach over it.
wear loose and baggy clothing.
all of the above.

9. 13. How can you safely smell a chemical in a lab
______________________________________________
____________- protect your hands
____________- goggles to be worn at all
times
If you come into class with gum or candy, ________
_____________________________________________
True or False? You can try new experiments even if they are not in the directions as long as you are curious about science.
____________- harmful to humans
____________- use caution when
handling animals
18. When using razor blades, ________________, or scissors, NEVER _________ toward you or others.

10. Circle the correct word.
In an experiment, never use (more / less) chemicals than you need.
______________- wear gloves to
protect skin
______________- hazardous liquids;
danger to skin and
other materials.
___________________- possible burn
hazard; use caution
______________- radioactive materials;
use caution
Keep all work areas ____________________________
_______________________________________________
23. True or False? Always follow the directions of the teacher and read lab instructions before conducting an experiment.
____________- dispose of as directed.

11. Name :_______________________________________ Date: _______________ Block: _________
Lab Safety Symbols
Cut out all of the safety symbols and glue them next to the appropriate labels and descriptions.
Fumes: dangerous vapors; use caution.
Electrical: possible shock
Animal Safety: use caution when handling animals
Open Flame/ Flammable: possible burn hazard; use caution
Biological: harmful to humans
Chemical: hazardous liquids; danger to skin and other materials
Eye Safety: goggles to be worn at all times.
Toxic: poisonous if touched, swallowed, or inhaled.
Irritant: wear gloves to protect skin
Disposal: dispose of as directed.
Sharp Object: protect your hands.
Clothing Protection: wear apron at all times.
Radioactivity: radioactive materials; use caution.

12. Lab Safety Symbols for “cut and paste”