Lab Safety Rules and Procedures

What should you do if you want to modify a lab procedure?

Check with the teacher before modifying the procedure (correct)
Modify the procedure without informing anyone
Ask other students for their opinion on the modification
Start the experiment and then seek permission for the modification

What should be done if someone's clothes catch fire in the lab?

Use water to put out the fire
Use the fire blanket and inform the teacher immediately (correct)
Ignore the fire and continue with the experiment
Run to inform other students about the fire

What is the immediate action to be taken in case of a fire in the lab?

Use any available liquid to extinguish the fire
Grab the fire extinguisher and inform the teacher immediately (correct)
Run out of the lab to inform others about the fire
Continue with the experiment and ignore the fire

What should be done with damaged equipment or broken glass in the lab?

Report it immediately to the teacher (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if something gets in your eyes during an experiment?

Use eyewash station immediately (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should you leave the lab bench clean and organized at the end of each class?

To ensure a safe environment for the next class (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you notice a battery leaking its contents?

Inform the teacher immediately (A) Signup and view all the answers

When removing plugs from sockets, how should you do it?

Grasp the plug directly and pull (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are asked to operate a laser?

Keep it well below your shoulders (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is approved eyewear required when using chemicals, heat, or glassware?

To protect the eyes from potential hazards (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a student notices a potential hazard in the lab?

Inform the teacher immediately and address the hazard if possible (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to rinse skin burns immediately with COLD tap water?

To prevent infection and reduce the severity of the burn (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should students do if they want to make modifications to a lab procedure?

Check with the teacher before making any modifications (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why should students refrain from wearing loose hair or clothing around moving equipment?

To avoid entanglement and potential accidents (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for removing plugs from sockets?

Grasp the plug directly and pull, do not remove the plug by pulling on the cord. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if you notice electrical equipment with frayed wires?

Avoid using the equipment until the frayed wires are repaired or replaced. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should lasers only be used for instructional purposes for which they were intended?

To ensure proper safety measures are followed. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When releasing masses tied or attached to strings or springs, why should they be released slowly?

To ensure they will not fall and cause injury. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct action to take if something gets in your eyes during an experiment?

Rinse your eyes in an eyewash station immediately. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should electrical cords be placed safely to prevent tripping hazards?

To ensure the safety of individuals in the lab. (D) Signup and view all the answers