Students are allowed to eat and drink in the lab

if the teacher gives them permission

as long as they use their own drink bottles

How should students with long hair avoid accidents?

do nothing, since hair is not flammable

Horseplay and running is allowed in the lab

as long as a teacher is monitoring the class

How should you dispose of chemical waste?

by putting it into a hazardous waste container

by washing it down the sink with plenty of water

by placing it in the nearest rubbish bin

You have accidentally broken a test tube and spilled a chemical on the table. Which of the following best explains what you should do?

Warn your lab partners to avoid the area while you go tell the teacher of the accident.

Clean up the spillage with water and paper towels. Place the broken test tube in the disposal container specified by the teacher for broken glass.

Throw the glass into the nearest rubbish bin and continue with your work.

Quickly dispose of the glass, wipe up the spill with a cloth, and hope nobody notices.

If you are not sure how to perform an experiment

raise your hand and ask your teacher for help.

shout "HELP" to get your teacher's attention.

re-read your experiment instructions and do your best.

What should students take into the science laboratory?

lab notebook, pen, and calculator

A student should smell a chemical

by wafting the fumes towards their nose by using their hand

by putting one's nose over the container and inhaling deeply

by applying a small amount on their wrist and then smelling

Student Laboratory Safety Quiz

Chemistry

Biology

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OSHA

NFPA

CLSI

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Michael, a seasoned science and maths educator with 30+ years at Patrician Academy, Mallow. Specializing in question sets for assessments, his expertise includes facilitating Leaving Cert Chemistry for the PDST, reflecting a deep understanding of curriculum and assessment needs.

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