1.2.1 SAFETY QUIZ - Full Version of Topics PDF

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SAFE SCIENCE:
Lab Safety Awareness
Name ______________________
Symbols/Icons and Rules/Guidelines

Symbols
Hazard - example(s) and rules or guidelines
Glassware Hazard
Breakables - glass containers

You will be working with easily broken material; handle it with
care.
Do not use chipped, cracked or broken glassware.
Do not heat or cool glassware that is not designed to withstand
large temperature changes. Use Pyrex, Kimax or TEKK glassware
for heating or cooling.
Do not heat glassware that is not thoroughly dry.
Be sure you do not pick up glassware that may be hot or very
cold unless you use holders or insulated materials.
Clean glassware thoroughly before putting it away.
Electrical Hazard
Electrical hazard/sparks
Do not use long extension cords in the lab.
Do not overload one socket or circuit (it may cause a fire).
Do not use electrical equipment or touch an outlet or wire with
wet hands.
Be sure plug is solidly inserted in the socket.
Remember that people conduct electricity.
Avoid getting outlets/electrical equipment wet. Most electrical
appliances are NOT designed to be used with liquids.
Be sure electrical equipment is grounded.
Eye Hazard
Eye Protection
Eye hazard - flying object, splash

Protect your eyes with goggles.
When you heat the contents of containers (tubes, flasks, beakers),
rotate the container continually, using tongs, gloves or other appropriate heat-resistant material. Hold the container so it is pointed
away from your body and pointed away from others. Some labs
are equipped with hot plates that have built in magnetic stirring
devices. Remove magnetic stirring bars with a magnet; do not
reach in to retrieve it with bare hands.
(Continued on Blackline Master 2)

1996 Joyce Fox Productions, Broad Spectrum Communications, Metropolitan Chicago Studios, Inc.
Distributed by AGC/United Learning
SAFE SCIENCE:
Name ______________________
Symbols/Icons and Rules/Guidelines (continued)

Fire Hazard
Flammable material - volatile liquid, combustibles, organic solvents

Always wear goggles when using a flame or other heat source.
Never heat anything in the laboratory - especially chemicals unless instructed to do so.
Never reach across a flame.
Always use a clamp, tongs, or heat-resistant gloves or pot
holders to handle hot objects.
Be sure the work area is clean and uncluttered when using a
flame.
Use safety matches to light candles or torches and safety matches
or strikers to light Bunsen burners.
Be sure matches are out by dipping them in water before
discarding them.
Poison Hazard
Poison
Never smell any chemical directly from its container. Waft odors
from the top of the container with your hand, guiding the fumes
toward your nose; only do this when instructed.
Do not mix chemicals unless instructed to do so.
Do not taste chemicals unless instructed to do so.
Do not handle chemicals unless instructed to do so.
Keep all containers (such as jars and bottles) closed tightly when
chemicals are not in use. Take out of the main supply only the
amount of each chemical that you need. Extra material should not
be put back in the original container.
Dispose of chemicals according to instructions from the teacher
or directions in a book or instruction sheet.
If any chemical gets on your skin or clothing, rinse it with water
FIRST. Then notify the teacher.
Protect your hands appropriately.
Clothing Protection
Need for protective clothing

Corrosive substances, burning substances, toxic materials
flammable materials, and poisons pose hazards.
Anyone working in a lab needs to protect him/herself and
clothing from splatters, spills, broken glass, debris and stains.

SAFE SCIENCE:
Name ______________________

Hand Hazard
Hand safety
Hand Protection
Protective gloves should be worn or special equipment or tools

used to protect against acids, toxic substances, poisons, hot or very
cold materials, or materials that may be contaminated with harmful
microorganisms.
Wear appropriate gloves (heat-resistant, acid-resistant or
contamination-resistant).
Do not force glass tubing or thermometers into rubber stoppers.
Moisten the glass with water, and hold the tube/thermometer with
a towel. Twist firmly but without great force. If in doubt, ask the
teacher for help.
Do not pick up broken glass with bare hands.
Do not use thermometers outside the temperature range
for which they were designed; they could break.
Foot Protection
Foot safety - protective footwear should be worn to protect against
liquid or solid spills, sharp objects, heavy objects falling
Wear closed-toe shoes in the lab to minimize the risk of something heavy, burning or sharp harming your feet.
Animal Hazard
Animal safety and animal care - Reminder not to harm any animal
(mammals, birds, fish, reptiles or amphibians) unnecessarily during
observations or experimentation.
Handle animals only if necessary.
Do not cause pain, discomfort or injury to an animal in the lab;
treat animals humanely.
Handle animals only as your teacher directs.
Frightened, pregnant, feeding or nursing animals require
special handling.
After handling animals or their cages, wash your hands
thoroughly.
Do not knowingly use pregnant or sick animals in experiments
without a good reason and with approval of a committee that
reviews procedures dealing with animal safety.

SAFE SCIENCE:
Name ______________________

Plant Hazard
Plant safety and care

Remember that some plants may be poisonous or have sharp
components.
Some people are allergic to plant components or oils on a plants
surface; if you think you may be allergic to something, inform the
teacher.
Gas Protection
Gas precaution
Toxic fumes may be present.
Sharpness Hazard
Sharp instrument safety

Use single-edged razors or instruments designed for dissection
or cutting in the lab; do not improvise.
Handle sharp instruments carefully.
Cut away from you.
If you are cut or jabbed, report to your teacher immediately.
(Remember first aid principles; hold cut hands/arms up to minimize blood loss; if an artery is cut, a tourniquet must be applied.
Call an emergency number and the school nurse at once.)
Note lab instruments are generally not sterile!
Radiation Hazard
Radiation hazard; radioactive materials are rarely used

in early science training, however, if radioactive materials are used,
there is need for precautions - especially since radiation isnt
smelled or seen.
Explosion Hazard
Explosion hazard; early lab science training exercises rarely result

in explosions, however, if there is potential for an explosion, there is
extreme need for precautions (skin, eye safety in particular for even
the smallest of explosions).
SAFE SCIENCE:
Name ______________________
Major General Laboratory Safety Rules and Reasons

RULE
Never eat or drink in the lab.
REASON(s)
You might accidentally eat something hazardous.
Never eat or drink from laboratory

glassware.
Traces of harmful chemicals could be left in the

glassware.
Do not run or play roughly in the lab.
You might cause an accident by interfering with

someone else or tripping yourself.
Do not play practical jokes in the lab.
You might cause an accident. For example, switching

chemicals might cause a fire or explosion, misplacing
equipment might delay time at a critical point of an
experiment or in controlling a hazardous situation.
Do not perform experiments unless

instructed by your teacher. Don't
mix chemicals for "fun."
You might cause an accident because of something

else being done at a nearby work station, or you
might not have materials to carry out your
experiment, or the experimental methods may not be
adequately understood which could cause hazards.
Also you might produce a dangerous substance or an
explosive by accident.
Avoid spilling material in the laboratory.

If anything spills, call your teacher
immediately. Ask the teacher about the
correct procedure for cleanup.
Chemicals, even water, can pose hazards; acids can

burn, incompatible chemicals may cause fires; liquid
on a table or floor can cause a slip. There are different
procedures for different substances. Cleaning up a
spill the wrong way can make things worse.
If an accident occurs, report it to

your teacher promptly.
Even the most minor accident may require first aid to

prevent further harm.
Keep equipment and work areas

clean and organized.
Cluttered and unclean areas can result in unintentional and sometimes dangerous reactions.
Be sure all gas jets or valves, electrical

connections, and water faucets are turned
off when you are through with them or
at the end of the lab period.
Leaking gas can cause an explosion/fire if someone

lights a match or there is a spark. Electrical equipment
might short circuit or overload a line or be overlooked
and may cause a shock if water is nearby, and running
water may cause a flood, or at least a spill. It can also
cause a chemical reaction.
SAFE SCIENCE:
Name ______________________
Major General Laboratory Safety Rules and Reasons (Continued)

RULE
Wear eye protection, aprons or lab coats,
closed-toe shoes and other
safety protection as directed by your teacher
or the instructions in your book.
REASON(s)
Fragments of glass or harmful substances can
damage eyes. Clothing should be protected to
minimize risk of fire or burning, or other harm
to clothes and skin. Exposed toes may be
damaged by sharp objects or substances that
burn or cause other damage to tissue.
Read labels on containers with care before

using their contents.
Materials with similar names or concentrations

may react very differently.
Carry microscopes and other pieces of equipment

with both hands, using one hand to support
the instrument from underneath.
It is easy to drop a heavy piece of equipment if

you are jarred or surprised or simply trip.
This could hurt you as well as what you are
carrying!
Follow instructions with care about the handling

and management of live animals.
The care and safety of live animals should

always be of major concern.
Follow safety instructions precisely as stated in

your book and/or by your teacher. Always
obtain permission from your teacher before
experimenting on your own. Do not perform
any activities that have not been approved
by your teacher.
A small change in a method can make a big

change in what happens, and while you should
be prepared for the unexpected, prevention of
harm is always better than minimizing harm.
You may not be aware of what someone near
you will do and vice-versa.
Never use broken or chipped glassware. If you

notice a chip, crack, or break, inform your
teacher immediately. Dispose of the
glassware in the proper container.
Glassware that is chipped, cracked or broken

can cause cuts. Material placed in broken or
chipped glassware may leak. Glassware that is
not intact may crack when heated. If squeezed
or bumped or shocked by change in temperature, damaged glassware can break relatively
easily.
Learn the meaning of every safety symbol

used in the lab.
Symbols will remind you of hazards and how

to prevent accidents and protect yourself.
Always wash your hands after each laboratory

experiment, or whenever your hands have
been exposed to anything that might
harm you.
It is a good habit to avoid risk of exposure to

anything that may hurt your skin or damage
your tissue in any way.

SAFE SCIENCE:
Name ______________________
Major General Laboratory Safety Rules and Reasons (Continued)

RULE
Wash your hands after handling
animals or animal cages.
REASON(s)
Your hands may have come in contact with
fecal material or other matter in the cage that
may cause you harm.
Read instructions for an experiment several times.

Be sure you understand each of them. Follow
directions exactly. For example, add acid to
water, not water to acid. If you are not sure
about any part of the directions, ask your
teacher for help.
Mixing some combinations of materials (in

cluding water) can cause accidents. Heating
certain materials or combinations of materials
can cause accidents. If someone near you is
working with chemicals (including water), fire,
bulky equipment or tubing that may interfere
with what you are doing, it could cause an
accident.
Never return chemicals to their original containers.

Dispose of extra material you do not need
according to your teacher's directions.
Putting chemicals back in their original containers may cause contamination and therefore,
unpredictable reactions.
SAFE SCIENCE:
Name ______________________
Major General Laboratory Safety Rules and Reasons

RULE
Never eat or drink in the lab.
REASON(s)
Never eat or drink from laboratory glassware.

Do not run or play roughly in the lab.
Do not play practical jokes in the lab.
Do not perform experiments unless instructed
by your teacher. Dont mix chemicals
for fun.
Avoid spilling material in the laboratory. If
anything spills, call your teacher
immediately. Ask the teacher about the correct
procedure for cleanup.
If an accident occurs, report it to your
teacher promptly.
Keep equipment and work areas
clean and organized.
Be sure all gas jets or valves, electrical
connections and water faucets are turned
off when you are through with them
or at the end of the lab period.
Wear eye protection, aprons or lab coats,
closed-toe shoes and other safety protection
as directed by your teacher or
the instructions in your book.
Read labels on containers with care
before using their contents.
Carry microscopes and other pieces
of equipment with both hands,
using one hand to support the
instrument from underneath.
SAFE SCIENCE:
Name ______________________
Major General Laboratory Safety Rules and Reasons (continued)

RULE
Follow instructions with care about the
handling and management of live animals.
REASON(s)
Follow safety instructions precisely as stated

in your book and/or by your teacher.
Always obtain permission from your teacher
before experimenting on your own.
Do not perform any activities that have not
been approved by your teacher.
Never use broken or chipped glassware. If
you notice a chip, crack or break, inform
your teacher immediately. Dispose of the
glassware in the proper container.
Learn the meaning of every
safety symbol used in the lab.
Always wash your hands after each laboratory
experiment, or whenever your hands have been
exposed to anything that might harm you.
Wash your hands after handling
animals or animal cages.
Read instructions for an experiment several times.
Be sure you understand each of them. Follow
directions exactly. For example add acid to water,
not water to acid. If you are not sure about any
part of the directions, ask your teacher for help.
Never return chemicals to their original containers.
Dispose of extra material you do not need
according to your teachers directions.
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Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
Examples of Emergencies and Response
Example of Emergencies
Response
You accidentally cut yourself

with a scalpel.
Report this to the teacher immediately.
You see a small fire; the teacher has stepped out

of the room.
Walk (dont run) to the fire blanket (you

must know where it is) and smother the
fire or use a fire extinguisher (you must
know where it is) to extinguish the fire.
Follow procedures that have been explained. DO NOT USE WATER to put
out fires in the lab.
In cleaning up at the end of the lab period, you

need to pick up a beaker that is full of water that
recently boiled.
You need to put on heat-resistant gloves

or use the other special equipment
according to procedures used in the
school.
A chemical accidentally spatters on your face.
Immediately proceed to wash out your

eye(s) and rinse your face. Contact your
teacher as soon as possible (but rinse
first). (You must know where the eye
wash materials are and/or area for
rinsing).
You observe that a classmate has spilled water

near an electric hot plate.
Call the teacher at once.
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Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
QUIZ
Directions: Answer the following questions:

1. A safety symbol that resembles an electric plug reminds you about
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
the need to prevent injury to lab animals

the danger of working with electrical equipment
the hazards of working with breakable material
wearing goggles in the lab
using a fire blanket appropriately
2. A safety symbol resembling a flame cautions you to

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
wear safety goggles

protect an animal from fire
be careful when working with material that is flammable
sweep up broken glassware
wear acid-resistant gloves
3. The safety symbol of a razor blade reminds you to be careful when working with
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
hot objects
laboratory animals
chemicals
glassware
sharp instruments
4. Correct the wrong word or words in the following sentences or add words to correct the statements:
a. Always add water to acid carefully when making dilutions.
b. Heat material in a closed container or vessel.
c. You should identify unknown white powders in the laboratory by tasting them.
d. Mixing two chemicals together without waiting for your teachers instructions or without following instructions in your book shows initiative and is safe.
e. For efficiency, always pour more chemicals into a flask than required for a given experiment.
f. It is safest to sit while working with volatile chemicals in the lab.
g. Pyrex or Kimax or TEKK test tubes may be heated in a flame by holding them with your hands.
h. When heating material in a test tube, point the mouth of the test tube toward yourself.
i. It is safe to eat or drink from laboratory glassware as long as it looks clean.
j. It is not necessary to report minor laboratory accidents such as cuts.
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Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
TRUE/FALSE Laboratory Safety Awareness Test (TEST-A)
This test is to determine whether you know and understand safety rules and procedures for working in
the laboratory. The statements below may or may not be correct. Read each statement. If it is correct,
write the word True in the space provided to the left of the statement. If the statement is false, write
False in the space provided.
___________
1. The laboratory is an ideal place for practical jokes.
__________
2. Never leave an open flame unattended.
__________
3. Always read the label on a container before removing any of the material in the
container.
__________
4. It is a good idea to show your independence by performing experiments that

have not been approved by your teacher.
__________
5. Always return unused chemicals to their original containers so as not to waste

them.
__________
6. It is generally necessary to place your nose directly over a container to smell the
material in the container.
__________
7. If you wear contact lenses, it is not necessary to wear safety goggles in the
laboratory.
__________
8. If you are not working with chemicals, it is all right to wear open sandals in the
laboratory.
__________
9. The open end or mouth of a test tube should never be pointed toward you or
anyone else.
__________
10. When anything spills in the laboratory, the teacher should be notified right
away.
__________
11. It is necessary to report even minor laboratory accidents to the teacher.
__________
12. Long hair should be tied back when working in the laboratory with chemicals.
__________
13. It is safest to heat the contents of test tubes in a flame while seated.
__________
14. The location of a fire extinguisher and fire blanket should be known by everyone
in the laboratory.
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Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
TRUE/FALSE Laboratory Safety Awareness Test (TEST-B)
This test is to determine whether you know and understand safety rules and procedures for working in
the laboratory. The statements below may or may not be correct. Read each statement. If it is correct,
write the word True in the space provided to the left of the statement. If the statement is false, write
False in the space provided.
__________
1.
It is a good idea to show your independence by performing experiments that

have not been approved by your teacher.
__________
2. If you are not working with chemicals it is all right to wear open sandals in the
laboratory.
__________
3. When anything spills in the laboratory, the teacher should be notified right away.
__________
4. Always read the label on a container before removing any of the material in the
container.
__________
5. The location of a fire extinguisher and fire blanket should be known by everyone
in the laboratory.
__________
6. If you wear contact lenses, it is not necessary to wear safety goggles in the
laboratory.
__________
7. It is generally necessary to place your nose directly over a container to smell the
material in the container.
___________
8. The laboratory is an ideal place for practical jokes.
__________
9. Never leave an open flame unattended.
__________
10. Always return unused chemicals to their original containers so as not to waste
them.
__________
11. It is safest to heat the contents of test tubes in a flame while seated.
__________
12. Long hair should be tied back when working in the laboratory with chemicals.
__________
13. It is necessary to report even minor laboratory accidents to the teacher.
__________
14. The open end or mouth of a test tube should never be pointed toward you or
anyone else.
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Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
Video Quiz, Part 1
Directions: Answer the following questions as directed by your teacher.

1. When you see a fire in the laboratory, what should you do immediately? (More than one answer
may be correct.)
a. Get the fire extinguisher and put out the fire thoroughly.
b. Pour water over the fire.
c. Get the fire blanket, and smother the fire.
d. Run from the room, leaving the door open for easy access, to call an emergency number.
2. While you are using a piece of electrical equipment, you notice it has a frayed wire. Put the following steps in proper order.
a. Unplug the equipment.
b. Continue the experiment with a replacement piece of equipment.
c. Alert the teacher.
d. Turn off the circuit breaker or unplug the fuse to turn off the power.
e. Turn the power on.
3. Which of the heating sources listed below can cause an electrical hazard if not properly used?
a. Candle
b. Bunsen burner
c. Hot plate
4. What is/are the appropriate symbol or symbols for hazards posed by the Bunsen burner? (More
than one answer may be correct.)
a. symbol/icon for fire hazard
b. symbol/icon for poison hazard
c. symbol/icon for electrical hazard
d. symbol/icon for eye hazard
e. symbol/icon for hand hazard
5. Which of the following pieces of safety gear is not essential for all laboratory sessions?
a. Eye protection or goggles
b. Clothing protection or apron
c. Foot protection
d. Rubber gloves
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Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
Matching Exercise
Match the safety symbol or symbols (hazard or protection) and the activity or activities related to
awareness of laboratory safety. More than one symbol may go with one activity. Symbols may be
used more than once.
Symbol A
Symbol B
Symbol F
Symbol G
Symbol C
Symbol H
Symbol D
Symbol E
Symbol I
Symbol J
Symbol(s) Laboratory Activity

____
1. Using a scalpel to dissect a flower
____
2. Observing the way a frog moves
____
3. Collecting plant specimens
____
4. Inserting a thermometer into a rubber stopper
____
5. Placing an unknown solid in acid
____
6. Heating a solution in a test tube
____
7. Using a hot plate to check the boiling point of a solution
____
8. Using a flame to sterilize a dissecting needle
____
9. Placing a hot test tube in a beaker of room temperature water
_____
10. Cutting a piece of rubber tubing
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Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
Matching Exercise
Directions: Match the safety symbol or symbols and the rule(s) or guideline (s) related to awareness of
laboratory safety. More than one symbol may go with one activity. Symbols may be used more than
once.
Symbol A
Symbol F
Symbol B
Symbol G
Symbol C
Symbol D
Symbol E
Symbol H
Symbol I
Symbol J
Symbol(s) Rule or Guideline for Laboratory Safety

____
1. Never taste the contents of a bottle in a science laboratory.
____
2. Keep flammable materials away from open flames.
____
3. Handle animals with care.
____
4. Wear safety goggles.
____
5. Use tongs, test tube holders or heat protective gloves when handling hot glassware.
____
6. Turn off electrical equipment when not in use.
____
7. Wear protective laboratory clothing when working with chemicals.
____
8. Be careful when working with breakable materials.
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Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
Video Quiz, Part II
Directions:
1a. Correct the student in the picture on Blackline Master 17a by identifying 6 mistakes. Find 6 errors
(circle them) and describe them in the space provided.
Mistake No.
1.
Description
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
5.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
6.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
1b. What is one thing the student is doing correctly?
2. What safety symbol or symbols are associated with the following activity: cutting a piece of rubber tubing to a convenient length to use with a Bunsen burner.
a. Symbol for poison hazard
b. Symbol for fire hazard
c. Symbol for eye hazard
d. Symbol for hand hazard
e. Symbol for sharpness hazard
3. It is a rule not to eat or drink in the laboratory. Why? (More than one answer may be correct.)
a. You could eat something harmful, sickening or poisonous.
b. You could eat something you didnt mean to by mistake.
c. You could eat something contaminated by chemicals or germs.
17a
Name_________________________
SAFE SCIENCE:
Directions: Answer the questions on Blackline Master 17 using this picture.

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What are some important lab safety symbols and their meanings?

What are some important lab safety symbols and their meanings?

What are some general safety guidelines for using glassware in the lab?

What are some general safety guidelines for using glassware in the lab?

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Symbols/Icons and Rules/Guidelines

Hazard - example(s) and rules or guidelines

Breakables - glass containers

Eye hazard - flying object, splash

(Continued on Blackline Master 2)

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Symbols/Icons and Rules/Guidelines (continued)

Flammable material - volatile liquid, combustibles, organic solvents

Need for protective clothing

(Continued on Blackline Master 3)

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Symbols/Icons and Rules/Guidelines (continued)

Protective gloves should be worn or special equipment or tools

(Continued on Blackline Master 4)

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Symbols/Icons and Rules/Guidelines (continued)

Plant safety and care

Sharp instrument safety

Radiation hazard; radioactive materials are rarely used

Explosion hazard; early lab science training exercises rarely result

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Major General Laboratory Safety Rules and Reasons

Never eat or drink from laboratory

Traces of harmful chemicals could be left in the

Do not run or play roughly in the lab.

You might cause an accident by interfering with

Do not play practical jokes in the lab.

You might cause an accident. For example, switching

Do not perform experiments unless

You might cause an accident because of something

Avoid spilling material in the laboratory.

Chemicals, even water, can pose hazards; acids can

If an accident occurs, report it to

Even the most minor accident may require first aid to

Keep equipment and work areas

Be sure all gas jets or valves, electrical

Leaking gas can cause an explosion/fire if someone

(Continued on Blackline Master 6)

Distributed by AGC/United Learning

Major General Laboratory Safety Rules and Reasons (Continued)

Read labels on containers with care before

Materials with similar names or concentrations

Carry microscopes and other pieces of equipment

It is easy to drop a heavy piece of equipment if

Follow instructions with care about the handling

The care and safety of live animals should

Follow safety instructions precisely as stated in

A small change in a method can make a big

Never use broken or chipped glassware. If you

Glassware that is chipped, cracked or broken

Learn the meaning of every safety symbol

Symbols will remind you of hazards and how

Always wash your hands after each laboratory

It is a good habit to avoid risk of exposure to