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  • At the end of the lab activity, what should students do if their hands came in contact with chemicals?
    Wash their hands!
  • If an accident or injury happens during class, what should the students do?
    Report it immediately to the teacher.
  • Name at least 2 safety violations from the picture?
    Not wearing goggles, no gloves, mixing unknown chemicals
  • Where is the fire extinguisher in the classroom?
    In the closet area behind the door.
  • Which of the following is not an example of Personal Protective Equipment?
    First Aid Kit
    Goggles
    Gloves
    Apron
  • What is the best way to smell a chemical in science class?
    Taste a small sample of the chemical with your tongue.
    Place your nose right inside of the tube and sniff
    Waft the chemical using your hand to fan the smell to you
  • Why can't students eat or drink in the lab?
    Due to cross contamination/ it is dangerous.
  • What should students with long hair do when working with chemicals, flames, and lab equipment?
    Tie back their hair.
  • True or false: Students are allowed to "try out" experiments that have not been assigned because it improves science skills.
    False- Students are not permitted to try out experiments that have not been assigned.
  • When working with live animals, what should students do once the lab is over- especially before lunch?
    Wash their hands!
  • List 2 accidents that could occur if a student does not follow one of the lab safety procedures.
    They could hurt themselves. They could hurt a peer. They could break something, etc.
  • When using sharp objects (scissors, pins, tacks, etc.) in which direction should you direct the sharp edge?
    Away from you.
  • True or False: Always point a hot test tube towards you and others
    False
    True
  • True or false: It is okay to eat or drink in the lab during lab experiments
    False! You may not eat or drink in the classroom during lab experiments. 
  • What should a student do if they accidentally break glassware?
    Report the accident to the teacher right away.
  • Who is responsibe for lab safety in the classroom
    The teachers and students
  • Which of the following is NOT okay to do during lab?
    Horseplay and pranks are okay
    Mixing chemicals without permission is okay
    Picking up glassware is okay
    All of the answers are not okay to do
  • True or False: Clutter in the lab posses a safety threat.
    True
    False
  • Why do we tie up our hair during a lab experiment?
    Its okay to wear hair long
    To stop long hair from touching chemicals and catching fire
    To be fashionable
  • What MUST you be wearing at all times when working with chemicals, burners, or glassware?
    Safety Googles.
  • Give an example of CLASSROOM SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
    Fire extinguisher, fire blanket, eye wash station, first aide kit
  • What should you do if you get chemicals in your eyes?
    Rinse at eye wash station for 20 minutes