Lab Safety Rules & Scenarios

Worksheet by Meghan Zoto
Lab Safety Rules
&
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Subjects
Science
Grades
6
Language
ENG
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Lab Safety Video Watch this as a review of the safety rules. Which of the following are safety rules that should be followed in the Science lab?(Click on as many correct answers as apply) tie back long hair wear safety goggles when required no eating or drinking in the lab start lab procedure without teacher's instructions flip flops are appropriate lab attire report all accidents to teacher immediately it is ok to run around the lab keep your area clean know the location of the safety equipment and how to use it Read the following scenario and choose the lab safety rule that was NOT followed.Scenario 1 - A student is working hard on a chemistry lab experiment that uses a strong acid. They are wearing safety goggles and an apron. Halfway through the lab, the student gets hungry and starts to eat a bag of chips. When the student licks their fingers, they start to have a severe reaction, and reported it to the teacher immediately. no eating or drinking in the lab wear safety eqipment when working with chemicals report all accidents to teacher immediately Read the following scenario and choose the lab safety rule that was NOT followed.A student with long hair is heating a solution over an open flame. As they leaned over the flame to reach for something, their hair catches on fire. They reported the accident immediately. wear safety goggles report accident immediately to teacher tie back long hair Read the following scenario and choose the lab safety rule that was NOT followed.A student is rushing to finish their chemistry lab. They accidentally spill some acid on the desk, and decide to clean it up with a paper towel before leaving. In the next class, a student sits down at the desk and starts to have a reaction to the acid. tie hair back when working with chemcials report accidents immediately to the teacher no horseplay in the lab Read the following scenario and choose the lab safety rule that was NOT followed.During a chemistry experiment, a student carefully pours a solution from a test tube to a beaker. Some of the solution spilled onto the floor and landed on to their sandaled feet. tie hair back in the lab wear goggles in the lab wear closed toed shoes in the lab Match the safety tool to the reason for use. eye wash station when chemicals splash in eyes safety shower chemicals spill on your clothing fire extinguisher curtains catch on fire fire blanket when your sleeve catches on fire broken glass container teacher uses when a beaker breaks googles protect your eyes when working with chemicals Identify 8 correct and 8 incorrect lab safety items in the image above. 8 CORRECT things for the lab 8 INCORRECT things for the lab Read each statement and decide whether it is true or false True Spilled chemicals should be wiped up immediately No chemical should ever be tasted False The laboratory is a good place for practical jokes It is unnecessary to report minor laboratory accidents Performing experiments not assigned by the teacher is good creative procedures Only wear goggles if you want to look "cool" in the lab

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