Biology safety rules

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What is the best way to keep hair out of the way?

Use a hair tie to secure hair away from the face.

What type of footwear should NOT be worn during a science lab? 

sandals and/or flip-flops

When is horseplay or fooling around allowed in a science lab? 

NEVER!

Goggles are to be worn: __________.

ALL of these situations

What information is important to tell your instructor prior to conducting any lab?

ALL of these need to be provided to the instructor.

What should always be done after completing a science lab activity? 

wash your hands AND clean up your station.

TRUE or FALSE: Eating and/or drinking is allowed in the science lab room.

False

When heating a test tube, what direction should the open end of the test tube face? 

Away from your face.

TRUE or FALSE: You can NEVER walk around the lab room during our lab experiences, unless required by the directions.

True

What does MSDS stand for? 

material safety data sheet

Why is it important to follow all procedures exactly as they are written unless the teacher specifically states otherwise?

It is important to protect yourself and everyone in the lab setting.