High School Science Lab Safety Flashcards

A set of practice flashcards testing general safety rules, PPE guidelines, GHS hazard symbols, subject-specific rules, and quiz review questions from the High School Science Lab Safety notes.

What should you do if you do not understand a lab direction or procedure?

Ask your teacher.

When are personal protective equipment (PPE) goggles required to be worn?

Whenever working with heat, chemicals, glassware, or projectiles.

What is considered proper attire for lab experiences?

Avoiding loose or long sleeves, wearing closed-toed shoes, and tying long hair back.

What must you inform your teacher of immediately?

Any spills, injuries, or faulty equipment, including broken glassware.

Which specific safety items are included in the classroom safety tour?

Safety Shower, Eye Wash Station, Fire Extinguisher, Safety Blanket, Broken Glass Receptacle, and Exits.

What are GHS symbols used for, and where are they found?

They are pictograms that communicate hazards and can be found on household as well as classroom chemical bottles.

What option do students have if they choose to opt out of a dissection in Biology?

They will have the option to complete a virtual dissection.

What two practices are strictly prohibited when handling microorganisms in the lab?

Mouth pipetting is prohibited in ALL circumstances, and culturing pathogenic microbes is prohibited.

Where and how must microorganisms be disposed of?

In a designated area under DIRECT teacher supervision.

In Chemistry lab safety, how should acid and water be mixed?

Always add acid to water when mixing.

How should test tubes be held while heating them?

At an angle and pointed away from yourself and others.

What is the rule regarding heating closed containers?

Never heat closed containers.

What minimum score is required on the safety assessment to participate in lab experiences?

At least 90%.

True or False: If you read the lab procedures before class, you do not need to listen to the teacher's verbal instructions.

False

True or False: You should throw away gum and put all food and drinks away before entering the lab.

True

True or False: Wearing prescription glasses eliminates the need to wear safety goggles.

False

True or False: Safety goggles are not required if you are only heating water.

False

True or False: One lab partner should always stay at the lab table to monitor the equipment and experiment.

True

True or False: You can visually tell the difference between hot and cold glassware.

False

True or False: In the event of a fire drill, all electrical equipment should be turned off and unplugged.

True